Which of the Following Is a Feature of Water Metabolism

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of water metabolism during exercise?

• A)The maximum loss of fluid per hour of exercise is about 0.5 liters.
• B)In cold weather, the need for water falls dramatically because the body does not sweat.
• C)Sweat losses can exceed the capacity of the GI tract to absorb water, resulting in some degree of dehydration.
• D)Heavy sweating leads to a marked rise in the thirst sensation to stimulate water intake, which delays the onset of dehydration.
• E)Water loss of greater than 1 percent can decrease capacity to do muscular work.

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