Digestive System
What organ is also called the "colon"?
large intestine
what 1 the benefit of antioxidants in the body?
they fight diseases and lower risks of cancer
What is an example of a positive feedback loop?
child birth
what does BMR stand for?
Basal metabolic rate
hypoglycemia
what is the pH of the stomach?
anything less than 4
what do antioxidants fight in the body?
free radicals
what should athletes consume when working out to help increase their hydration?
electrolytes
Give 1 example of a high glycemic food
nerds gummy clusters, anything super sugary!
What organ releases insulin?
pancreas
gallbladder
list 2 examples of antioxidants
vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, selenium, zinc
what should athletes consume with carbohydrates to help maintain water balance?
salt
What is 1 function of fat in the body?
temperature regulation, shock absorption, balancing/storing nutrients
what are the names of the TWO glucose transporters in the body?
the imbalance of free radicals in the body can lead to what type of stress on the body?
oxidative stress
What does "ADH" stand for and what does it monitor in the body?
ADH = anti-duiretic hormone and balances water levels in the body
what are the 3 ways that your body "spends" energy every day?
basal metabolic rate, physical activity and feeding/digestion
high blood pressure, higher chance of stroke, higher chance of heart attack
what is 1 way that free radicals can be generated?
pollution, radiation, medications, unhealthy diets
What is one way to test hydration in athletes?
urine osmolarity test
What nutritional aid helps athletes by altering their pH so they can continue working out and producing lactic acid?
bicarbonate (will also take sodium bicarbonate)
makes it so they cannot filter blood as well