Which of the Following Is True About Protein Consumption in Athletes

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about protein consumption in athletes?

• A) Many athletes use high-protein bars and shakes to supplement their protein intake.
• B) There is a consensus among experts that athletes need more protein than they are currently consuming.
• C) Evidence suggests that athletes may be less efficient than nonathletes at using amino acids, contributing to a higher need for protein.
• D) Protein intake is the single most important factor contributing to an athlete's performance.
• E) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

AV Node Depolarization

The process wherein the atrioventricular node undergoes a change in charge distribution, leading to the transmission of electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles in the heart.

Ventricular Filling

The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart's ventricles fill with blood coming from the atria.

Atrial Contraction

The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the atria of the heart contract to pump blood into the ventricles.

QRS Complex

A series of three deflections in an electrocardiogram (ECG) representing the depolarization of the heart's ventricles before contraction.