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What is the possible underlying cause of exertional rhabdomyolysis?
What is the possible underlying cause of exertional rhabdomyolysis?
- Variation in total antioxidant status
- Increased oxidative stress
- Blood leukocyte counts
- Sickle cell disease (correct)
Which urinary constituents are used as an index of muscle injury after exercise?
Which urinary constituents are used as an index of muscle injury after exercise?
- Hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine (correct)
- Amino acids valine and leucine
- Creatine and creatinine
- Uric acid and urea
What does dark urine after strenuous activities indicate?
What does dark urine after strenuous activities indicate?
- Breakdown of connective tissue (correct)
- Dehydration
- High iron levels
- Increased antioxidant levels
What is the key effector that links inflammation with DNA damage after exhaustive endurance exercise?
What is the key effector that links inflammation with DNA damage after exhaustive endurance exercise?
Which method should be used to detect myoglobinuria and haemoglobinuria to confirm rhabdomyolysis?
Which method should be used to detect myoglobinuria and haemoglobinuria to confirm rhabdomyolysis?
What is the role of tropomyosin in muscle contraction?
What is the role of tropomyosin in muscle contraction?
What is the role of troponin in muscle contraction?
What is the role of troponin in muscle contraction?
What is the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle contraction?
What is the role of the sarcoplasmic reticulum in muscle contraction?
What is the primary energy source for muscle contraction?
What is the primary energy source for muscle contraction?
What is the function of the myofibrils in muscle cells?
What is the function of the myofibrils in muscle cells?
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Cause of exertional rhabdomyolysis
Cause of exertional rhabdomyolysis
Sickle cell disease can lead to exertional rhabdomyolysis.
Muscle injury markers in urine
Muscle injury markers in urine
Hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine are used to measure muscle damage after exercise.
Dark urine after exercise
Dark urine after exercise
Dark urine indicates connective tissue breakdown, often a sign of muscle damage.
Inflammation-DNA damage link
Inflammation-DNA damage link
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Detecting rhabdomyolysis
Detecting rhabdomyolysis
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Tropomyosin's role in muscle contraction
Tropomyosin's role in muscle contraction
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Troponin's role in muscle contraction
Troponin's role in muscle contraction
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Sarcoplasmic reticulum function
Sarcoplasmic reticulum function
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Muscle contraction energy source
Muscle contraction energy source
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Myofibril function in muscle
Myofibril function in muscle
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