What makes muscles grow? - Jeffrey Siegel – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.Muscles
2.We have over 600 of them
3.They make up between 1/3 and 1/2 of our body weight, and along with connective tissue, they bind us together, hold us up, and help us move
4.And whether or not body building is your hobby, muscles need your constant because the way you treat them on a daily basis whether they will wither or grow
5.Say you're standing in front of a door, ready to pull it open
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
attention
B2Mental focus.
Example:
"muscles need your constant attention"
determines
A2To set the boundaries or limits of.
Example:
"determines whether they will wither or grow."
generates
A2To bring into being; give rise to.
Example:
"generates effective conditions for new growth."
generating
A2To bring into being; give rise to.
Example:
"generating enough force to yank it open."
cytokines
A2Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.
Example:
"In response, the injured cells release inflammatory molecules called cytokines"
eventually
A2In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
Example:
"eventually makes muscles bigger and stronger"
increasing
A2(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
Example:
"increasing their muscle-building potential."
meaningful
A2Having meaning, significant.
Example:
"Meaningful growth requires challenge and stress."
resting
A2To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
Example:
"This vital repair process mainly occurs when we're resting,"
causing
A2To set off an event or action.
Example:
"causing muscles to contract and relax,"
Word | CEFR | Definition |
---|---|---|
attention | B2 | Mental focus. |
determines | A2 | To set the boundaries or limits of. |
generates | A2 | To bring into being; give rise to. |
generating | A2 | To bring into being; give rise to. |
cytokines | A2 | Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system. |
eventually | A2 | In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks. |
increasing | A2 | (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater. |
meaningful | A2 | Having meaning, significant. |
resting | A2 | To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion. |
causing | A2 | To set off an event or action. |
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