Essays about: "Hypertrophy"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the word Hypertrophy.
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1. The functional anatomy of the crocodilian heart
University essay from Linköpings universitet/BiologiAbstract : Crocodiles are ectothermic, intermittent breathing reptiles with low metabolic rates. Additionally, they are diving animals that can stay submerged for long periods, which poses special demands on their cardiovascular system. The crocodilian heart is four-chambered with completely separated ventricles, making it unique among other reptiles. READ MORE
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2. Exploring the genetic cause of myotonic dystrophy in horses
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : Myotonic Dystrophy (MD) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that leads to a wide range of clinical signs including stiffness, abnormal muscle relaxation, and muscle atrophy or hypertrophy. Affected muscles develop a prolonged contracture in response to percussion of the muscle and show waxing and waning complex repetitive discharges in electromyography (EMG). READ MORE
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3. Exploring the genetic cause of myotonic dystrophy in horses
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : Myotonic Dystrophy (MD) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that leads to a wide range of clinical signs including stiffness, abnormal muscle relaxation, and muscle atrophy or hypertrophy. Affected muscles develop a prolonged contracture in response to percussion of the muscle and show waxing and waning complex repetitive discharges in electromyography (EMG). READ MORE
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4. Associations Between Fat Free Mass Percentage and Relative Force Production in Two Strength Tests
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhetAbstract : Background: Knowledge of the relationship between fat free mass (FFM) and strength capacity is not only useful in athlete coaching, but may also be important in developing clinical strategies for evaluating health in general populations. Sufficient skeletal muscle mass and strength are important factors for health and physical function. READ MORE
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5. Genetic characterization of a Ragdoll family affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical SciencesAbstract : Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common cardiac disease among felines, resulting in myocardial hypertrophy and subsequent decreased cardiac function. Consequently, cats may develop congestive heart failure and/or arterial thromboembolism. The disease is inherited and various mutations in sarcomeric genes have been associated with feline HCM. READ MORE