Select the Dietary Supplement That Is Most Associated with the Description

question 92

Short Answer

Select the dietary supplement that is most associated with the description below. Each term is used only once.
a. Effective in raising blood pH and bicarbonate concentration
b. Promising for enhancing gastrointestinal and immune health in athletes who engage in prolonged, intense exercise
c. Promising for use in athletes with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction due to asthma
d. Effective as a central nervous system stimulant
e. Effective for increasing lean body mass in athletes performing repeated high-intensity, short-duration exercise bouts
f. Promising as a buffer of muscle pH
g. Not effective as a performance enhancer
h. Majority of studies have shown no performance or health benefits with supplementation
i. Small temporary increases in resting metabolic rate
j. Effective for decreasing the duration of a cold but not effective for preventing colds
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Definitions:

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, which sends sensory and motor information to the pharynx, tongue, and other areas, playing a key role in swallowing and taste perception.

Uvula

A small, fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate which hangs above the throat and plays a role in speech and swallowing.

Abnormal Gag Reflex

An abnormal gag reflex is either an exaggerated or diminished response of the gag reflex, potentially signaling underlying medical conditions or nerve damage.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that originate in the brain and mediate various functions including sensory input and motor control, particularly in the head and neck.