Joan Had Practiced Thoroughly for the State Track Meet

question 19

Essay

Joan had practiced thoroughly for the state track meet.However, the day of the meet was hot with high humidity.Arriving late, Joan did not have much time to warm up for the half-mile sprint.
Once the race began, Joan felt her chest tighten up and her breathing became very uncomfortable, and she had to stop midway in the race.
What do Joan's symptoms indicate, what are some causative factors, and how could her symptoms have possibly been prevented or now relieved?

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Definitions:

Exposure

Refers to the condition of being subjected to something (such as environmental conditions, chemicals, or radiation) that can have a direct impact on health, safety, or well-being.

Detectable Symptoms

Observable signs or indications of a disease, disorder, or other condition that can be noticed and identified.

Mutagens

Agents that cause mutations or changes in the DNA of organisms.

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism’s genome, which can lead to variations in physical traits or behavior.