Skeletal muscle: master or slave of the cardiovascular system?

Article Abstract:

Research was conducted to examine interdependency of skeletal muscle and cardiovascular system under both chronic and acute exercise. Results demonstrate that both systems are closely linked at both functional and structural levels and this relationship is highly dependent on the nature of physical activity.

Italy, Blood flow, Oxygen, Oxygen transport

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Effect of skeletal muscle demand on cardiovascular function

Article Abstract:

Results indicate that during maximal exercise respiratory muscles demand 14-16% of the total cardiac output and oxygen. The study also reveals that breathing affects exercise performance during heavy exercise due to redistribution of blood between the chest wall and the locomotor muscles.

Arm, Leg, Cardiac output, Blood vessels

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Skeletal muscle: microcirculatory adaptation to metabolic demand

Article Abstract:

Results show that skeletal muscle adapts to exercise training and hypoxia remarkably well indicating that despite its dependence on the cardiovascular system for oxygen, the skeletal muscle is capable of functioning on its own.

Oxygen consumption, Oxygen consumption (Metabolism), Adaptation (Physiology), Physiological adaptation

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