To Decrease the Risk of Developing Heat-Related Injuries

question 20

Multiple Choice

To decrease the risk of developing heat-related injuries,

• A) watch for rapid body-weight changes of 2% or more of body weight.
• B) limit fluid repletion to avoid bloating.
• C) avoid exercising in temperatures below freezing.
• D) stretch before and after physical activity.

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Definitions:

Endodermis

The deepest layer of cells within a plant root's cortex, acting as a selective filter that controls the movement of materials from the soil into the vascular core.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells in plants and animals, serving as a protective barrier against the environment.

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex of the brain, which is involved in various high-level functions including memory, attention, perception, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Photosynthetic Stem

Stems that are capable of photosynthesis, allowing plants to produce food in places other than their leaves.