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Water, Electrolytes, and Temperature Regulation

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

The amount of fluid someone needs is dependant on
A)body weight
B)age
C)physical activity
D)both a and c
E)all of the above
2

Body water stored inside of cells is
A)extracellular fluid
B)intracellular fluid
C)intercellular fluid
D)vascular water
E)both b and c
3

The primary control center of body fluid balance is located in the
A)kidneys
B)pituitary gland
C)blood
D)hypothalamus
E)large intestines
4

The first nutrient priority is
A)carbohydrate
B)calories
C)protein
D)water
E)fat
5

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
6

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
7

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
8

Those prone to heat illness include
A)children
B)obese individuals
C)untrained people
D)sick athletes
E)all of the above
9

To lose weight for competition wrestlers commonly practice
A)voluntary dehydration
B)involuntary dehydration
C)hyperhydration
D)overhydration
E)both a and c
10

Hypohydration may affect
A)anaerobic endurance
B)strength
C)power
D)aerobic endurance
11

Gastric emptying will be faster with
A)warm beverages
B)intense activity
C)large volume
D)high osmolality
E)all of the above
12

Hyponatremia, low levels of blood sodium, is
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
13

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
14

High blood pressure can be controlled with
A)drugs
B)weight reduction
C)exercise
D)reducing stress
E)all of the above
15

To cut back on sodium in the diet
A)limit food choices to only fruits, vegetables and beans
B)go on a low-fat diet
C)restrict intake of processed foods
D)both a and b
E)all of the above
16

Sweat is
A)mostly minerals
B)mainly water
C)mostly sodium
D)both a and c
17

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
18

Fluid loss is increased with use of
A)caffeine and alcohol
B)diuretics
C)high protein diet
D)both a and b
E)all of the above
19

The term that refers to the concentration of dissolved substances in a solution is
A)tonicity
B)osmolality
C)homeostasis
D)normohydration
20

Intentionally drinking a large volume of beverage is termed
A)hyperthermia
B)supercompensation
C)hyperhydration
D)hyponatremia
21

Determine which type of heat loss the following represents: sitting on a cold chair
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
22

Determine which type of heat loss the following represents: a cool breeze
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
23

Determine which type of heat gain the following represents: a sauna
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
24

Determine which type of heat loss the following represents: seeing your breath on a cold day
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
25

Determine which type of heat loss the following represents: sweating after a run
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
26

Determine which type of heat gain the following represents: sunny day
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)evaporation
27

Which ergogenic aid is theorized to increase physical performance primarily by inducing a hyperhydration effect in the body?
A)sodium bicarbonate
B)carnitine
C)sodium citrate
D)glycerol
E)caffiene
28

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
29

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
30

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