Environmental Conditions and Safety Answers

To remain healthy, daily fluid intake should be much less than fluid loss.

Which of the following choices are good strategies when exercising in extreme heat or cold? A.allowing the body to adjust to temperatureB.avoiding exercising during extreme times of dayC.warming up muscles and the body before vigorous exerciseD.all of the above

Besides urination, the other methods for fluid loss from the body are __________. A.perspiration and respirationB.transpiration and respirationC.perspiration and dilationD.dilation and exhalation

Exercising with a friend or partner will enhance your safety.

Drinks with high levels of sugars can cause dehydration in hot environments. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Acute hypothermia is caused by __________. A.rapid loss of body heatB.prolonged exposure to cold temperaturesC.excessive drug/alcohol consumptionD.cold weather

Heat stroke can lead to unconsciousness and death.

__________ has occurred when your body can no longer regulate its temperature. A. Heat exhaustion B. Heat stroke C. Frostbite D. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Urination is one of the key mechanisms for losing fluid from the human body.

Dressing appropriately for exercise includes __________. A. wearing the same clothes for all exercises B. choosing dark colored clothing when exercising at night C. wearing sunscreen when exercising outside D. making sure you wear the best brand-name clothes Please select the best answer from the choices provided.