Author Question: Which of the following is a feature of water metabolism during exercise? a. The maximum loss of ... (Read 28 times)

WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Which of the following is a feature of water metabolism during exercise?

a. The maximum loss of fluid per hour of exercise is about 0.5 liters.
b. In cold weather, the need for water falls dramatically because the body does not sweat.
c. Sweat losses can exceed the capacity of the GI tract to absorb water, resulting in some degree of dehydration.
d. Heavy sweating leads to a marked rise in the thirst sensation to stimulate water intake, which delays the onset of dehydration.
e. Water loss of greater than 1 percent can decrease capacity to do muscular work.

Question 2

Drowsiness in a person engaged in outdoor sports activities may be a sign of

a. heat stroke.
b. dehydration.
c. hypothermia.
d. exertional distress.
e. heat stress.