Introduction to Exercise Physiology

These flashcards cover key concepts related to exercise physiology, including definitions, techniques, and the significance of scientific research.

Exercise Physiology

A branch of physiology that studies how acute and chronic exercise influences the function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems.

Reductionist Physiology

Approach focusing on studying a single molecule or component to understand how the entire system functions.

Integrative Physiology

A research approach that considers the complexity of biological systems, proposing that function cannot be predicted by studying only one part.

Omics Techniques

Research techniques that study genes (genomics), messenger RNA (transcriptomics), proteins (proteomics), and metabolites (metabolomics).

Peer-Reviewed Journal

A scholarly publication where research articles are evaluated by experts in the field before publication to ensure quality and scientific validity.

Impact Factor (IF)

A measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, used to assess the journal's relative importance.

Field Research

Research conducted in a natural environment, outside the laboratory setting.

Laboratory Research

Research conducted in a controlled environment where variables can be regulated.

Gene Knockout

A technique used to study protein function by disabling a specific gene in an organism.

Gene Knock-In

A technique that introduces new genetic material into the genome to study its effects on protein function.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach used by researchers to investigate scientific questions and hypotheses.

Professional Organizations

Associations that provide networking, support, and professional development for individuals in specific fields such as exercise physiology.