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What does isotonic mean

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SAME concentration of solute inside and outside the cells

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What does hypertonic mean

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Higher concentration of solute outside the cells

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What does hypotonic mean

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LOWER concentration of solute outside the cells

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What type of solution (isotonic hypertonic or hypotonic) would you recommend to an athlete and why

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Hypertonic
Quick diffusion of glucose
Hypotonic
Quick osmosis of water for hydration

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How does water help your body when exercising

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Regulates body temperature
Moisens lungs for breathing
Helps absorb nutrients

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How does glucose/sugars help you body when exercising

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Helps keep glucose levels high

Helps the athlete continue exercising for longer

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How do ions help your body when exercising

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Keep cells working properly especially those in the blood stream

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