Question 1

To avoid a moderate potassium deficiency, it is recommended that individuals, including athletes, should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   use a salt substitute (potassium chloride)  daily
B)   avoid exercising in the heat
C)   consume a variety of fruits and vegetables daily
D)   consume snack foods such as popcorn

Question 2

Which accounts for the largest amount of water loss in a sedentary individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feces
B)   Lungs
C)   Perspiration
D)   Urine

Question 3

An athlete's pre-exercise weight is 163 pounds. His post-exercise weight is 161 pounds. What does this two (2)  pound weight loss represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fat loss
B)   Loss of muscle mass
C)   Fluid loss
D)   Lean body mass

Question 4

Athletes participating in which sport need to be the most concerned about consuming fluids that contain sodium to offset the amount being lost in sweat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sprint running
B)   Field events (e.g., shot putting, high jumping) 
C)   10 km running
D)   Marathon running

Question 5

The immediate feeling of "energy" produced by energy drinks is most likely due to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   kilocalories
B)   carbohydrate
C)   caffeine
D)   electrolytes

Question 6

Match the statement with the term that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once.
a.hypotonic
b.hypertonic
c.osmosis
d.osmolarity
e.hydrostatic pressure
-Concentration of solutes in a particular fluid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the statement with the term that...

Question 7

When comparing urine to a color chart, it is recommended that athletes use urine obtained from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the first void (urination)  of the day
B)   the second void (urination)  of the day
C)   the last void (urination)  before going to bed for the night
D)   any void (urination)  during the day

Question 8

Glycerol loading results in a gain in body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If the osmolarity of intracellular fluid is higher than that of extracellular fluid, what is the effect on water movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Water will flow out of the cell.
B)   Water will flow into the cell.
C)   More water will be absorbed from food.
D)   More sweat will be produced.

Question 10

Match the statement with the term that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once.
a.hypotonic
b.hypertonic
c.osmosis
d.osmolarity
e.hydrostatic pressure
-Body fluids are considered to be ____ if they have a concentration of solutes that is less than the concentration of solutes in the cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the statement with the term that...

Question 11

All fluids can have a diuretic effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hyponatremia is defined as a plasma sodium concentration below 135 mmol/L.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In addition to beverages and food, another source of water for the body is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   aerobic metabolism
B)   anaerobic metabolism
C)   osmosis
D)   hydrostatic pressure

Question 14

The addition of water to the body is primarily accomplished through metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the primary source of sodium in the average American diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Using a salt shaker to add sodium to food
B)   Consuming food and fluid that naturally contain sodium
C)   Consuming processed food
D)   Consuming foods such as milk, vegetables, and grains

Question 16

The two best strategies to aid performance and prevent hyponatremia in ultraendurance athletes are ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Adding small amounts of sodium to a beverage is advantageous because it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   makes the drink more palatable
B)   decreases voluntary fluid consumption
C)   inhibits thirst
D)   decreases body water retention

Question 18

Dehydration and hypohydration can be used interchangeably because they both refer to the process of losing water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

It is unsafe to make a blanket recommendation for fluid intake during exercise for all members of the same team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The condition of euhydration is when there is an insufficient amount of water in the body to meet physiological demands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Water and Electrolytes

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Glycerol loading results in a gain in body weight.

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What is the primary source of sodium in the average American diet?

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The two best strategies to aid performance and prevent hyponatremia in ultraendurance athletes are ____.

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All fluids can have a diuretic effect.

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The immediate feeling of "energy" produced by energy drinks is most likely due to ____.

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It is unsafe to make a blanket recommendation for fluid intake during exercise for all members of the same team.

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Match the statement with the term that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once. a.hypotonic b.hypertonic c.osmosis d.osmolarity e.hydrostatic pressure -Concentration of solutes in a particular fluid.

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The addition of water to the body is primarily accomplished through metabolism.

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To avoid a moderate potassium deficiency, it is recommended that individuals, including athletes, should ____.

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Hyponatremia is defined as a plasma sodium concentration below 135 mmol/L.

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Adding small amounts of sodium to a beverage is advantageous because it ____.

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Athletes participating in which sport need to be the most concerned about consuming fluids that contain sodium to offset the amount being lost in sweat?

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An athlete's pre-exercise weight is 163 pounds. His post-exercise weight is 161 pounds. What does this two (2) pound weight loss represent?

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When comparing urine to a color chart, it is recommended that athletes use urine obtained from ____.

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Dehydration and hypohydration can be used interchangeably because they both refer to the process of losing water.

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Which accounts for the largest amount of water loss in a sedentary individual?

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In addition to beverages and food, another source of water for the body is ____.

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The condition of euhydration is when there is an insufficient amount of water in the body to meet physiological demands.

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If the osmolarity of intracellular fluid is higher than that of extracellular fluid, what is the effect on water movement?

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Exam 7: Water and Electrolytes

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Glycerol loading results in a gain in body weight.

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What is the primary source of sodium in the average American diet?

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The two best strategies to aid performance and prevent hyponatremia in ultraendurance athletes are ____.

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All fluids can have a diuretic effect.

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The immediate feeling of "energy" produced by energy drinks is most likely due to ____.

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It is unsafe to make a blanket recommendation for fluid intake during exercise for all members of the same team.

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Match the statement with the term that best describes it. Answers may be used more than once. a.hypotonic b.hypertonic c.osmosis d.osmolarity e.hydrostatic pressure -Concentration of solutes in a particular fluid.

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The addition of water to the body is primarily accomplished through metabolism.

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To avoid a moderate potassium deficiency, it is recommended that individuals, including athletes, should ____.

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Hyponatremia is defined as a plasma sodium concentration below 135 mmol/L.

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Adding small amounts of sodium to a beverage is advantageous because it ____.

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Athletes participating in which sport need to be the most concerned about consuming fluids that contain sodium to offset the amount being lost in sweat?

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An athlete's pre-exercise weight is 163 pounds. His post-exercise weight is 161 pounds. What does this two (2) pound weight loss represent?

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When comparing urine to a color chart, it is recommended that athletes use urine obtained from ____.

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Dehydration and hypohydration can be used interchangeably because they both refer to the process of losing water.

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Which accounts for the largest amount of water loss in a sedentary individual?

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In addition to beverages and food, another source of water for the body is ____.

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The condition of euhydration is when there is an insufficient amount of water in the body to meet physiological demands.

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If the osmolarity of intracellular fluid is higher than that of extracellular fluid, what is the effect on water movement?

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