What Would Probably Happen to an Athlete If He Became

question 52

Multiple Choice

What would probably happen to an athlete if he became dehydrated and lost 5% of his body weight by sweating?

• A)An increase in blood volume
• B)A decrease in core body temperature
• C)A rapid and weak pulse
• D)High blood pressure

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Definitions:

Perception

The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time.

Absolute Threshold

This pertains to the lowest level at which an organism can experience a sensation, marking the boundary between non-detection and detection of a stimulus.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant or repetitive stimuli over time.