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1

Body water stored inside of cells is
A)extracellular fluid
B)intracellular fluid
C)intercellular fluid
D)vascular water
E)both b and c
2

The primary control center of body fluid balance is located in the
A)kidneys
B)pituitary gland
C)blood
D)hypothalamus
E)large intestines
3

Mineral water
A)comes from underground sources
B)contains minerals
C)is distilled before it is bottled
D)both a and b
E)all of the above
4

If the body temperature is lowered
A)the blood will be channeled closer to the skin
B)shivering will begin
C)sweating will begin
D)both a and c
E)all of the above
5

Heat stress is exacerbated by
A)low humidity
B)moderate to high wind
C)sun
D)both a and b
E)all of the above
6

To lose weight for competition wrestlers commonly practice
A)voluntary dehydration
B)involuntary dehydration
C)hyperhydration
D)overhydration
E)both a and c
7

Hypohydration is most likely to have an adverse effect on
A)anaerobic endurance
B)strength
C)power
D)aerobic endurance
E)b and c
8

Gastric emptying will be faster with
A)warm beverages
B)intense activity
C)large volume
D)high osmolality
E)all of the above
9

Hyponatremia, low levels of blood sodium, may be
A)caused by drinking excessive amounts of plain water
B)commonly seen in ultraendurance events
C)a cause of death
D)caused by extreme sweating
E)all of the above
10

To become acclimatized to a warm environment
A)engage in moderate activity
B)wear extra clothes during training in a cool environment
C)increased activity slowly
D)both b and c
E)all of the above
11

High blood pressure may be reduced with
A)drugs
B)weight reduction
C)exercise
D)reducing stress
E)all of the above
12

Which foods are usually highest in sodium content?
A)fruits
B)dairy products
C)processed foods
D)meat, fish, poultry
E)vegetables
13

Sweat is
A)mostly minerals like iron and zinc
B)mainly water
C)mostly sodium
D)mainly electrolytes
E)mainly salt
14

A rehydrating solution should do all of the following except
A)delay gastric emptying
B)optimize intestinal absorption
C)replace fluid losses
D)provide electrolytes
E)all of the above
15

The scientific term that refers to the concentration of dissolved substances in a solution is
A)solubility
B)osmolality
C)homeostasis
D)normohydration
E)euhydration
16

Intentionally drinking a large volume of beverage is termed
A)hyperthermia
B)supercompensation
C)hyperhydration
D)hyponatremia
E)hyperkalemia
17

Determine which type of heat loss the following represents: sitting on a cold chair
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
E)condensation
18

Determine which type of heat loss the following represents: a cool breeze
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
E)condensation
19

Determine which type of heat loss the following represents: seeing your breath on a cold day
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
E)condensation
20

Determine which type of heat loss the following represents: sweating after a run
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
E)condensation
21

Determine which type of heat gain the following represents: sunny day
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
E)condensation
22

Which ergogenic aid is theorized to increase physical performance primarily by inducing a hyperhydration effect in the body?
A)water-soluble vitamin B complex
B)carnitine
C)alcohol
D)glycerol
E)caffeine
23

To rehydrate rapidly for a second athletic event on the same day, after the first competition the athlete should
A)consume about 120-150 percent of the sweat losses
B)consume fluids within 2-3 hours after the first event
C)consume fluids containing carbohydrates
D)consume fluids containing salt
E)all of the above
24

The most serious heat illness, which may be fatal, is
A)heat stroke
B)heat exhaustion
C)heat cramps
D)heat syncope
E)heat dehydration
25

Currently, the minimum systolic or diastolic blood pressure, respectively, that is classified as the prehypertension stage, is
A)110 and 90 mmHg
B)115 and 95 mmHg
C)120 and 80 mmHg
D)140 and 90 mmHg
E)160 and 100 mmHg
26

A high relative humidity and sunshine hinder heat loss from the body by their adverse effects on the body, respectively, as
A)increased condensation and radiation
B)increased convection and radiation
C)decreased evaporation and increased radiation
D)decreased condensation and decreased radiation
E)increased evaporation and increased convection
27

Which of the following statements relative to exercise and body temperature is false?
A)exercise can produce significant amounts of heat, but the body temperature is usually regulated quite effectively
B)sweat is primarily composed of water and is the main means of temperature regulation when exercising in the heat
C)rehydration with cold water appears to be an effective technique to help reduce he rise in body temperature during exercise
D)electrolyte replacement is generally not needed during exercise itself
E)glucose polymer solutions are more effective tan water a a means to control body temperature during short-term exercise
28

The recommended means to replenish lost electrolytes through sweat on a day-to-day basis is via
A)salt tablets
B)potassium supplements
C)GES such as Gatorade
D)vitamin tablets
E)a balanced diet with adequate water
29

During exercise, approximately what percent of the energy which is produced by muscular contraction is released as heat in the body?
A)1-10
B)30-40
C)50-60
D)75-80
E)90-100
30

Which of the following does not occur following acclimatization to exercise in the heat?
A)increased sweat production during exercise
B)increased blood volume
C)a lower rise in the core temperature during exercise
D)a lesser rise in the heart rate response to exercise
E)an increased sodium loss in each liter of sweat







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