This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise? A) It repels water and acts as a mild ... (Read 66 times)

lunatika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
on: Aug 21, 2018
Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise?
 A) It repels water and acts as a mild diuretic.
  B) It attracts water and results in fluid retention.
  C) It is a readily available source of glucose during exercise.
  D) It directly offsets the rise in body temperature that occurs during exercise.

Question 2

The two best strategies to aid performance and prevent hyponatremia in ultraendurance athletes are ____.
 A) replenishment of sodium and prevention of overdrinking
  B) replenishment of sodium and voluntary dehydration
  C) replenishment of sodium and intake of a large amount of potassium
  D) intake of salt tablets and excessive water intake


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Tabitha_2016

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


lunatika

  • Member
  • Posts: 548
Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

lcapri7

  • Member
  • Posts: 350
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

Nearly all drugs pass into human breast milk. How often a drug is taken influences the amount of drug that will pass into the milk. Medications taken 30 to 60 minutes before breastfeeding are likely to be at peak blood levels when the baby is nursing.

Did you know?

Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.

Types of obligatory salt and water exchanges in a terrestrial animal. Types of obligatory salt and water exchanges in a terrestrial animal.
The Morris Water Maze The Morris Water Maze
Medicinal leeches on a patient’s neck. Today leeches are sometimes used in microsurgery to prevent b Medicinal leeches on a patient’s neck. Today leeches are sometimes used in microsurgery to prevent b
Total body water (TBW) Total body water (TBW)
Nutrients Are Transported through the Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems Water-soluble nutrients Nutrients Are Transported through the Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems Water-soluble nutrients
Vitamin Water Vitamin Water
Video: Simple Diffusion - gases and nonpolar compounds transport

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library