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Haha not that smart, I just got the questions wrong ;)

There's a thread on here Mike with info on myself and pharmbiak (who is much smarter than me!) from when we were added to the mod team in about mid April I think :)
 
For CFC or anyone!

The hypoglossal nucleus receives blood supply from the...

a. Basilar artery
b. Anterior spinal artery
c. Posterior spinal artery
d. Vertebral artery
e. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery

B: Anterior spinal artery

"All arteries supplying the hypoglossal nucleus are segmental anterior spinal in character".

THE BLOOD SUPPLY OF THE HYPOGLOSSAL NUCLEUS1
BY JOSEPH L. SHELLSHEAR, D.S.O., M.B., CH.M.

Professor of Anatomy, University of Hongkong

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1249955/pdf/janat00626-0015.pdf
 
The paraventricular nucleus contains....

a. Parvocellular neurons
b. Magnocellular neurons
c. Vasopressin containing neurons
d. Oxytocin containing neurons
e. All of the above

I know the answer is stated as E... I would say definately A & B

a. Parvocellular neurons
b. Magnocellular neurons

but technically The magnocellular neurons synthesize and release vasopressin and oxytocin... Although I see where you are coming from with E...

The Paraventricular Nucleus of the Hypothalamus A Potential Target for Integrative Treatment of Autonomic Dysfunction
Alastair V. Ferguson,1 Kevin J. Latchford,1,* and Willis K. Samson2

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2682920/
 
According to the gate theory of pain....

a. Pain normally occurs because of increased activity in small myelinated and unmyelinated fibers
b. Activity in large myelinated fibers blocks pain sensation because it prevents the fibers in A above from firing
c. Dorsal column stimulation leads to pain because it inhibits the gate cell
d. Pain can occur spontaneously, but only when small fibers are damaged
e. None of the above is a true statement

A: Pain normally occurs because of increased activity in small myelinated and unmyelinated fibers

"The gate control theory is, only a hypothesis based on uncertain predictions of microelectrode studies on the spinal cords of animals".

Peripheral pain receptors relay impulses to the dorsal horn cells via unmyelinated (C) fibres and small myelinated (delta) fibres. The gate theory requires that the passage of these
impulses should be slowed or abolished by any simultaneous input in the larger myelinated nerve fibres, but this antagonism cannot always be shown. Delta and unmyelinated fibres are not a homogeneous group, and the presence or absence of pain in any particular neuropathy cannot be forecast from preferential loss of large or small fibres or from the acuteness
or severity of the degenerative change. For example, the loss of large fibres in alcoholic neuropathy and myelomatosis and of small fibres in Fabry's disease causes pain; but a
similar loss of large fibres in Friedreich's ataxia and the polyneuropathy of renal failure or of small fibres in familial amyloidosis and Tangier disease does not.

The gate control theory of pain.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1607474/pdf/brmedj00141-0006b.pdf
 
According to the sliding filament hypothesis of muscle contraction...

a. Myosin filaments become shorter as they slide past actin filaments
b. Actin filaments slide past the sarcoplasmic reticulum aided by calcium
c. Actin and myosin filaments slide past each other as the sarcomere shortens
d. Electric fields cause t-tubules and sarcoplasmic reticulum to slide past each other during contraction
e. Actual bonds between calcium ions and myosin filaments cause the filaments to slide past each other during contraction

C. Actin and myosin filaments slide past each other as the sarcomere shortens

The Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction
By: Jacob L. Krans, Ph.D. (Dept. of Biology, Central Connecticut State University) © 2010 Nature Education
Citation: Krans, J. L. (2010) The Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Contraction. Nature Education 3(9):66

http://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/the-sliding-filament-theory-of-muscle-contraction-14567666
 
Hey FREAK,

Would something like Androgel, "topical testosterone" be good for a "light cycle"? I'm not looking to go all out "beef cake", you know what I'm sayin? I just want to take something light, you know, something that will give me a little extra boost, nothing to noticeable. By the way, cost and access to said PED also plays a role in my decision to take said PED.
My goals are to reach aesthetic perfection/balance. I've been training for roughly 6 years, give or take and I already have a pretty decent physique. But I'm getting a little older and I just don't have that edge like I used to, I am still in my 20s however, but I'm sure you know what I mean.

So yeah, I'm planning on getting some Adrogel and just running a light test only cycle.

So what are your thoughts?

Also, would a PCT really be necessary, even for something like Androgel? If so, that won't be a problem, I also have access to Nolva.

Anyone else with experience/advice, feel free to chime in, let me know what you think.
 
Hey FREAK,

Would something like Androgel, "topical testosterone" be good for a "light cycle"? I'm not looking to go all out "beef cake", you know what I'm sayin? I just want to take something light, you know, something that will give me a little extra boost, nothing to noticeable. By the way, cost and access to said PED also plays a role in my decision to take said PED.
My goals are to reach aesthetic perfection/balance. I've been training for roughly 6 years, give or take and I already have a pretty decent physique. But I'm getting a little older and I just don't have that edge like I used to, I am still in my 20s however, but I'm sure you know what I mean.

So yeah, I'm planning on getting some Adrogel and just running a light test only cycle.

So what are your thoughts?

Also, would a PCT really be necessary, even for something like Androgel? If so, that won't be a problem, I also have access to Nolva.

Anyone else with experience/advice, feel free to chime in, let me know what you think.

You just want to take something "light" why take something at all? Just for the extra motivation?
 
Today marks a sad day. My beginning path to mortal hood. My tren ace ran out :( now it's only 400/week tren e for a couple weeks and then cruise on test e for a month or so and get bloods and go from there...
 
Today marks a sad day. My beginning path to mortal hood. My tren ace ran out :( now it's only 400/week tren e for a couple weeks and then cruise on test e for a month or so and get bloods and go from there...

Muhahahaahaha....Muhahahahaaahhah!!!

Your trenabolone run is over as I feel a cool breeze brush over me alleviating the suppressed envy that has cracked my foundation for so long!

I'm going to start a political campaign to outlaw trenabolone
 
You didn't save the explanations? Lol.

Ya ya ya

Just you wait till next round.... I plan on melting the foundation of your face!


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I have this pump gel. I haven't used it because I didn't see the value in it. The whole pump contains approximately 750 mg of testosterone I think. This is for people who need to restore test to normal levels. The only way to obtain a rise in physiologic levels is to take 20 or 30 pumps I think. Plus, you have to apply on your chest after a shower or some similar bs. You're not going to be sure if your pump actuations are ineffective without titrating in 5-10s of pumps. By the time you notice effects, you need to maintain them with consistent doses. The absorption is subject to how you administer it. Levels will be performance enhancing for a short time after you notice it, then the pumps will run out. Also, it might interact with your own production, so there is no way to know if you're doing damage or benefit. It seems like a good idea only if you have regular access and want to obtain normal levels of testosterone together with consistent blood work to reach target.
 
Today marks a sad day. My beginning path to mortal hood. My tren ace ran out :( now it's only 400/week tren e for a couple weeks and then cruise on test e for a month or so and get bloods and go from there...

Why not drop everything and give your body a rest for 3 months...
 
Why not drop everything and give your body a rest for 3 months...
I feel like complete shit without test. When I said cruise I meant on like 150/week lol. Enough to keep me sane. I have some life changes coming up so saving money, taking care of the ol lady and possibly getting a new place. Luckily I had functional strength Wednesday night as I had to carry her for quite a distance back to my truck to take her to the er but that's another story. I never been more scared in my life... Thought I was gonna lose the woman I love.
 
Each actuation contains a certain amount of gel at 1 or 1.62% being testosterone. Take the bio-availability through trans-dermal application and factor other variables? to obtain a net increase in blood testosterone. It's trial and error fine tuned through frequent blood work.
 
Hey FREAK,

Would something like Androgel, "topical testosterone" be good for a "light cycle"? I'm not looking to go all out "beef cake", you know what I'm sayin? I just want to take something light, you know, something that will give me a little extra boost, nothing to noticeable. By the way, cost and access to said PED also plays a role in my decision to take said PED.
My goals are to reach aesthetic perfection/balance. I've been training for roughly 6 years, give or take and I already have a pretty decent physique. But I'm getting a little older and I just don't have that edge like I used to, I am still in my 20s however, but I'm sure you know what I mean.

So yeah, I'm planning on getting some Adrogel and just running a light test only cycle.

So what are your thoughts?

Also, would a PCT really be necessary, even for something like Androgel? If so, that won't be a problem, I also have access to Nolva.

Anyone else with experience/advice, feel free to chime in, let me know what you think.

Hey God...

Androgel is about 7% bioavailable from memory, so you might not be getting as much as you believe...

By using the gel mid-day, when natural pulsatile release is minimal, it might be possible to add a little more to your system without lowering endogenous production...

The last thing you want to be doing is interfering with natural production, it would be counterproductive.. So it would be a balance between getting dose and timing just right..(the dose would have to be fairly small IMO)... It might work as a pre-workout..??

If you are not affecting natural pulsatile release the there would be no need for PCT..!!
 
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Hey God...

Androgel is about 7% bioavailable from memory, so you might not be getting as much as you believe...

By using the gel mid-day, when natural pulsatile release is minimal, it might be possible to add a little more to your system without lowering endogenous production...

The last thing you want to be doing is interfering with natural production, it would be counterproductive.. So it would be a balance between getting dose and timing just right..(the dose would have to be fairly small IMO)... It might work as a pre-workout..??

If you are not affecting natural pulsatile release the there would be no need for PCT..!!

I've honestly never considered that thought about administering testosterone in relation to the natural pulsation regarding testosterone release throughout the day. With that thought being said, would the initial impact on the HPTA in reference to inevitable suppression of endogenous production from exogenous administration be altered if one were to inject their testosterone within a logical rhythm that it would not immediately alarm the glands of disequilibrium? Or Androgel's actual impact in regards to the bioavailability is just a terrible comparison to a 200mg testosterone injection.
 
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