answersLogoWhite

0

In the near-zero gravity of Earth orbit, muscles that are ordinarily used for standing, walking, or balancing are not needed. During prolonged periods in space, astronauts have to work these muscles to keep them from atrophying (reducing in size and strength).

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Which area of study has application for treatment of osteoporosis?

studying the effect of microgravity on the human body


What bests describes the effect of microgravity on an astronauts bone health?

Prolonged bed rest, massive weakness.


What is the effect the muscle?

what effect the muscles are the cold water


What has the author David Namkoong written?

David Namkoong has written: 'Effect of microgravity on material undergoing melting and freezing' -- subject(s): Melting, Microgravity, Spaceborne experiments, Phase change materials, Freezing, Lithium flourides, Heat storage


How does doing gymnastics effect you with your muscles?

it makes your muscles strong to build strength


How can studies on the effect of microgravity impact citizens living on earth?

findings can be ussed to help the aging live healthier & live more active lives


Does alcohol effect your strength?

Alcohol doesn't effect strength necessarily, but alcohol does effect your muscles, because the alcohol in your blood pulses through your veins, it also goes through your muscles and weakens you


What effect does carbonation have on muscles?

Carbonation is not known to have any effect on muscles. However, there is some research that indicates that carbonation, over time, may weaken bone structure.


What actors and actresses appeared in MicroGravity - 2005?

The cast of MicroGravity - 2005 includes: Anne Cabrera Bill Cabrera


What has the author Washito A Sasamoto written?

Washito A. Sasamoto has written: 'Utilization of the Spacehab module as a microgravity carrier' -- subject(s): Space shuttle payloads, Microgravity, Modules, Microgravity applications, Active control


What has the author S S Sadhal written?

S. S. Sadhal has written: 'Microgravity Transport Processes in Fluid, Thermal, Biological, and Materials Sciences' 'Microgravity Transport Processes in Fluid, Thermal, Biological, and Materials Sciences' 'Heat Transfer in Microgravity Systems, 1994' 'Transport Phenomena in Microgravity'


Why does tetrodotoxin effect your muscles?

It blocks the sodium channels that are required to create action potential in the muscles to make them contract.