Chapter

The Muscular System

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Muscle Functions

   "The muscular system allows the body to move voluntarily, but it also controls involuntary movements of other organ systems such as heartbeat in the circulatory system and peristaltic waves in the dig

2. Muscle Energy

   "Muscle contraction relies on energy delivery to the muscle. Each movement uses up cellular energy, and without an adequate energy supply, muscle function suffers. Muscle, like the liver, can store th

3. Alternate Fuels

   "Muscle is not as susceptible to low levels of blood glucose as the brain because it will readily use alternate fuels such as fatty acids and protein to produce cellular energy."