Endocrine System Adaptations

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  • What are the endocrine system adaptations?
    -Adrenaline and noradrenaline secretion
    -Cortisol
    -Testosterone and HGH
  • What is adrenaline and noradrenaline secretion?
    These enhance cardiac output by increasing HR and vasodilation. Long term exercise makes this system more efficient
  • What is cortisol?
    It enhances muscle tissue by increasing blood glucose levels to provide quick bursts of energy.
  • What can lead to an increase in cortisol?
    Strength training can lead to an increase at rest, which enables an increased supply of blood glucose for the next exercise session
  • What is testosterone and HGH?
    They are mainly involved in strength training adaptations. Strength training increases the frequency and volume of both testosterone and HGH secretion , which in turn increases muscle hypertrophy