Chapter 9: Lesson 5

Question 1

Metabolism

Answer 1

All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself.

Question 2

Major minerals

Answer 2

Minerals present in the body in larger amounts.

Question 3

Trace minerals

Answer 3

Minerals present in small amounts in the body. They include iron, zinc, copper, selenium, iodine, manganese, chromium, fluoride, and molybdenum.

Question 4

Heat exhaustion

Answer 4

A condition that occurs when the body becomes overheated. It can occur from dehydration in a hot climate, and symptoms include heavy sweating, rapid pulse, low blood pressure, nausea, dizziness, and muscle cramps.

Question 5

Heatstroke

Answer 5

A condition that can develop if heat exhaustion is not treated quickly. Heatstroke symptoms include headache, fever, confusion and disorientation, and flushed skin. Heatstroke is a medical emergency and can be fatal if not quickly treated.

Question 6

Sports drink

Answer 6

Drink with a combination of carbohydrate and/or electrolytes used for rehydration and carbohydrate replenishment during physical activity; may be isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic.

Question 7

Electrolytes

Answer 7

Minerals that have an electrical charge to help transmit nerve impulses throughout the body, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride.

Question 8

Hypotonic

Answer 8

A solution with a lower solute load/concentration than body fluids.

Question 9

Isotonic

Answer 9

A solution with a similar solute load/concentration as body fluids.

Question 10

Hypertonic

Answer 10

A solution with a higher solute load/concentration than body fluids.