What classes in muscles are mitotically active and can these mitotically active cells be the origin of the hypertrophy of the weightlifter?
A weightlifter has been using steroids and working out in the weight room every day for 3 hours. He is now noticing that his muscles are much larger and defined. In his defiant voice he states that the exercise coupled with his steroid supplement has fueled his muscular cells into a state of high mitotic activity with the result being his hypertrophied biceps brachii and triceps muscles. Your task is to educate him as to what is actually going on. In your posting this week you need to address the following issues:What classes in muscles are mitotically active and can these mitotically active cells be the origin of the hypertrophy of the weightlifter?What alternative explanation(s) can you provide that will still make the weightlifter satisfied?How does the use of anabolic steroids enhance strength?What dangers are inherent with steroid abuse and why?
