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Water, Electrolytes, and Temperature Regulation

True or False



1

Insensible perspiration is fluid lost due to physical activity.
A)True
B)False
2

Solid foods can contribute as a source of water.
A)True
B)False
3

The primary route for daily fluid losses is perspiration.
A)True
B)False
4

Water may be a dietary source of some essential minerals.
A)True
B)False
5

Muscle glycogen breakdown yields water.
A)True
B)False
6

Most water stored in the body is extracellular fluid.
A)True
B)False
7

Obese individuals have a higher body water percentage than lean, muscular individuals.
A)True
B)False
8

Hormones regulate water balance in the body.
A)True
B)False
9

Water is needed for all of the senses - vision, hearing, smell, taste - to function.
A)True
B)False
10

Natural foods have more sodium than processed foods.
A)True
B)False
11

Core temperature is the temperature of the skin.
A)True
B)False
12

Hyperthermia is increased body temperature.
A)True
B)False
13

Exercise decreases the metabolic rate.
A)True
B)False
14

Only sweat that evaporates has a cooling effect.
A)True
B)False
15

Two people with the same body weight, training and activity will have the same sweat rate.
A)True
B)False
16

The more dehydrated someone is, the greater his/her athletic performance will be adversely affected.
A)True
B)False
17

Adequate hydration will improve physical performance during prolonged exercise under warm conditions.
A)True
B)False
18

If equally well-trained, females tolerate exercise in the heat as well as males.
A)True
B)False
19

Everybody has blood pressure.
A)True
B)False
20

High blood pressure is referred to as hypertension.
A)True
B)False
21

Adipose tissue is high in water content.
A)True
B)False
22

Electrolytes in solution can conduct an electric current.
A)True
B)False
23

To a point, the greater the volume of fluid ingested, the greater the rate of gastric emptying.
A)True
B)False
24

Body fluids are hypotonic to sweat.
A)True
B)False
25

Poor physical fitness can contribute to low tolerance to heat stress.
A)True
B)False
26

Water is an adequate fluid replacement product for many activities.
A)True
B)False
27

Sodium bicarbonate may be an ergogenic aid in events dependant on the lactic acid system.
A)True
B)False
28

When fluid is lost from the body, electrolytes are also lost.
A)True
B)False
29

The current thinking suggests that the diuretic effect of caffiene in drinks such as coffee and colas may be offset by the amount of fluids contained in these beverages.
A)True
B)False
30

One of the potential health problems associated with bottled water is the absence of fluoride.
A)True
B)False
31

Sports drinks normally contain about 40-50 percent carbohydrate.
A)True
B)False