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Effect Of Unloading On Myofiber Profiles In Male And Female Rats, Hailey Ramsey

Science Research Symposium

Many injuries and surgeries result in necessary muscle unloading to aid in recovery. It is known that muscle unloading can lead to muscle atrophy¹. A previous study conducted in this lab found that females suffer greater decline in strength than males, as a result of unloading¹. Another experiment confirmed that females are more susceptible to adaptations due to unloading and suggested that this is caused by the neural drive from the central nervous system². This study aims to explain what causes the gender-related discrepancy in strength after unloading by looking at the effect of …