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Exercise Physiology | Muscle (Part 7)
In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore how muscle contracts, muscle fatigue, cramps, and more!
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1 year, 2 months ago
Salbutamol | β₂ adrenergic receptor agonist
Salbutamol, also known as albuterol or ventolin is a short-acting β₂ adrenergic receptor agonist used to relax the airways during asthma. In this epi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Exercise Physiology | Nervous System (Part 6)
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore how the nervous system controls movement. They explain everything from action potentials to the basal nucl…
1 year, 2 months ago
Q&A #7 | Pitting oedema, intracranial pressure, Alport disease, and more!
What could cause the pressure in our skull to rise? Why do we get oedema? And how does Alport disease effect our kidneys? Plus listener mail!
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1 year, 3 months ago
Lisinopril | Blood Pressure Medication
Lisinopril is a medication used to lower high blood pressure and help the heart work more efficiently. It belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Exercise Physiology | Exercise and the Immune System (Part 5)
Does exercise increase or decrease our risk of infection? What type of exercise can modulate our immune system? Should we exercise with a cold?
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1 year, 3 months ago
Exercise Physiology | Hormonal Control of Fuel Sources (Part 4)
In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike break down how hormones like adrenaline, growth hormone, cortisol, and others inf…
1 year, 3 months ago
Exercise Physiology | Fuel Sources (Part 3)
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss VO2 max, lactate production and threshold, and what fuel sources (carbs, fats, and proteins) are utilised …
1 year, 4 months ago
Paracetamol / Acetaminophen
What is paracetamol (aka acetaminophen, aka panadol, aka tylenol)? Why is it used? How does it work? and more!
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1 year, 4 months ago
Exercise Physiology | Bioenergetics (Making ATP) (Part 2)
In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore how we make energy (ATP).
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1 year, 4 months ago