[Features of energy metabolism of myocardial mitochondria and their ultrastructure in normal and immobilized rats of different animal social rank].

The oxidative and phosphorylating functions of mitochondria (M) and their ultrastructure were studied in the myocardium of normal and 6.5-hour immobilized rats that belonged to different zoosocial groups. M from dominant rats under normal conditions were shown to exhibit higher energy and to possess better respiratory energy regulation than those of "outcast" rats.

[Ultrastructure of the deltoid muscle in wrestlers with habitual shoulder dislocation and during rehabilitation after surgical treatment].

Electron microscopical investigation of the musculus deltoideus bioptates has been performed in wrestlers with a habitual shoulder-slip (7 persons). In the same persons contralateral muscle of the healthy arm has been studied (4 persons) and state of the muscle after operative treatment of the shoulder-slip (4 persons) has been analysed. At repeated shoulder-slips signs of the muscle atrophy are noted; this is clear from destructive changes of myofibrils, appearance of a great number of necrotized fibers, outgrowth of the connective tissue.

[Structural bases of the induction of immune reactions in emotional stress].

Immobilization stress in rats can provoke damages of the brain parenchymal vessels, which are most pronounced in the reticular formation of the midbrain. In this case the blood plasma and cells enter the brain and the blood elements of brain tissue enter the circulation. Some experimental animals exhibit the serum complement-fixing brain antibodies and specific reactions of basophils to brain antigens 14 days after exposure to stress.

[Effect of emotional stress on the myocardial ultrastructure of rats occupying different hierarchical ranks in a group].

Effect of immobilization stress on myocardial ultrastructure has been studied in rats occupying, according to the behavior, dominant, subdominant and "outcast" position in the group. The greatest changes are revealed in the myocardium of the dominant rats. This is explained by the fact, that mechanisms ensuring realization of certain functional systems in these animals require maximal energetic and emotional expenditure.

[Destructive changes in the muscles of sportsmen during dynamic cyclic exercise of different intensities].

An electron microscopic investigation of bioptates from the external vast femoral muscle in sportsmen performing cyclic activity of various power has been performed: sprinters to middle distances, short-distance skaters and rowing-sportsmen--work in the zone of submaximal power; skaters to the distance of 3,000-10,000 m and racing skiers to the distance of 5-10 km--work of great power; racing skiers to long distances--prolonged work of moderate power. When working in the zone of the submaximal power, the signs of destruction of contracting structures in the muscle fiber are poorly manifested. When the work is of greater power and of greater duration with moderate power, necrotized fibers are found in the sportsmen's muscles.