Author Question: Why do some athletes ingest glycerol prior to exercise? A) It repels water and acts as a mild ... (Read 35 times)

lunatika · **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