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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

B2

Mental focus.

Example:

"muscles need your constant attention"

determines

A2

To set the boundaries or limits of.

Example:

"determines whether they will wither or grow."

generates

A2

To bring into being; give rise to.

Example:

"generates effective conditions for new growth."

generating

A2

To bring into being; give rise to.

Example:

"generating enough force to yank it open."

cytokines

A2

Any 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

A2

In 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

A2

Having meaning, significant.

Example:

"Meaningful growth requires challenge and stress."

resting

A2

To 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

A2

To set off an event or action.

Example:

"causing muscles to contract and relax,"

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Video Difficulty Analysis & Stats

Category
education
CEFR Level
B2
Duration
260
Total Words
612
Total Sentences
73
Average Sentence Length
8 words

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