Sympathetic actions on the skeletal muscle

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2010 Jan;38(1):31-5. doi: 10.1097/JES.0b013e3181c5cde7.

Abstract

The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) modulates several functions in skeletal muscle fibers, including metabolism, ionic transport across the membrane, and contractility. These actions, together with the sympathetic control of other organ systems, support intense motor activity. However, some SNS actions on skeletal muscles may not always be functionally advantageous. Implications for motor control and sport performance are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholine / metabolism
  • Adrenergic Antagonists
  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists
  • Animals
  • Calcium / metabolism
  • Exercise*
  • Glucose / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Motor Activity*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiology*
  • Proteins / metabolism
  • Receptors, Adrenergic / metabolism
  • Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase / metabolism
  • Sports / physiology
  • Sympathetic Nervous System / physiology*

Substances

  • Adrenergic Antagonists
  • Adrenergic beta-Agonists
  • Proteins
  • Receptors, Adrenergic
  • Sodium-Potassium-Exchanging ATPase
  • Glucose
  • Acetylcholine
  • Calcium