What Is the Best Beverage Choice

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the best beverage choice?

• A) sport drinks because they replace important minerals missing from the diet
• B) hard water because it has a high concentration of calcium and magnesium
• C) soft water because it replaces sodium that is lost from the body
• D) fruit juices because they naturally contain vitamins and minerals

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Definitions:

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, which is originally growing separately from the shaft but later fuses with it through ossification during growth.

Endoskeletons

Endoskeletons are internal skeletal structures composed of mineralized tissues, providing support and protection to organisms, as seen in vertebrates.

Ecdysis

The process of molting or shedding an outer cuticle layer, allowing for growth in arthropods and certain other invertebrates.

Slow-oxidative Fibers

Muscle fibers that are fatigue-resistant, have high mitochondrial density, and primarily use aerobic respiration for energy, suitable for endurance activities.