Dehydration can be described as a ________ water loss within the body, resulting in a drop in performance.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

2%
2%

5%
5%

1%
1%

3%
3%

Match the word with its description. All words will not be used. (2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
something that speeds up the process of elimination of water and waste through the kidneys
the condition endurance athletes sometimes suffer from water intoxication
glasses of water lost each day from normal kidney filtration.

Match the word with its description. All words will not be used. (2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
something that speeds up the process of elimination of water and waste through the kidneys
the condition endurance athletes sometimes suffer from water intoxication
glasses of water lost each day from normal kidney filtration.

The average person should drink ________ glasses of water each day, just to replace the water lost during normal daily activities.
(1 point)
Responses

3-4
3-4

6-7
6-7

10-12
10-12

8-9
8-9

Dehydration is known to
(1 point)
Responses

not affect brain functions.
not affect brain functions.

slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism.
slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism.

lead to cases of diarrhea.
lead to cases of diarrhea.

cause skin to take on a soft, supple texture.

Dehydration is known to
(1 point)
Responses

not affect brain functions.
not affect brain functions.

slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism.
slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism.

lead to cases of diarrhea.
lead to cases of diarrhea.

cause skin to take on a soft, supple texture.

When would it be appropriate to consider a sports drink instead of water to re-hydrate?
(1 point)
Responses

When lifting heavy weights for 30 minutes.
When lifting heavy weights for 30 minutes.

When running for less than 20 minutes.
When running for less than 20 minutes.

When doing crunches and sit-ups for 15 minutes.
When doing crunches and sit-ups for 15 minutes.

When walking for less than 45 minutes.
When walking for less than 45 minutes.

Sports drinks generally contain
(1 point)
Responses

water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes.
water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes.

sodium, protein, and water.
sodium, protein, and water.

protein, electrolytes, and water.
protein, electrolytes, and water.

potassium, protein, and salts.

Which of the following can act as a diuretic?
(1 point)
Responses

water
water

milk
milk

coffee
coffee

chamomile tea

________________ can act as a diuretic in the body, leading to dehydration and causing problems with the body’s temperature controls.
(1 point)
Responses

Coffee
Coffee

Tea
Tea

Salt
Salt

Alcohol
Alcohol

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

1. Dehydration can be described as a 2% water loss within the body, resulting in a drop in performance.

2. For the matching section, the correct pairs based on the descriptions provided are:

   • something that speeds up the process of elimination of water and waste through the kidneys: diuretic
   • the condition endurance athletes sometimes suffer from water intoxication: hyponatremia
   • glasses of water lost each day from normal kidney filtration: 6-7 glasses

3. The average person should drink 8-9 glasses of water each day, just to replace the water lost during normal daily activities.

4. Dehydration is known to slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism.

5. When would it be appropriate to consider a sports drink instead of water to re-hydrate? When lifting heavy weights for 30 minutes.

6. Sports drinks generally contain water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes.

7. Which of the following can act as a diuretic? coffee

8. Alcohol can act as a diuretic in the body, leading to dehydration and causing problems with the body’s temperature controls.

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