Some Athletes Engage in a Technique Called Bicarbonate Loading That

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Multiple Choice

Some athletes engage in a technique called bicarbonate loading that is said to counteract the lactic acid buildup.This practice raises concerns because excess bicarbonate intake:

• A) can trigger fluid and electrolyte imbalances, which may lead to metabolic acidosis.
• B) can trigger fluid and electrolyte imbalances, which may lead to metabolic alkalosis.
• C) may lead to uncompensated acidosis.
• D) may lead to "acid blood."

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