Functions of Blood
This part of Blood is yellowish in nature and makes up ~55% of the components of blood.
What is plasma.
Glucose, Fructose and Galactose are examples of this type of carbohydrate.
What is a monosaccharide.
A seesaw, where the fulcrum is in the middle and the effort and load are on either ends, is an example of this type of lever. An example in sport would be the head looking up to catch a fly ball.
What is type 1 lever.
Transports nutrients to cells and removes waste products
Helps regulate body temperature through sweating
Acts as lubricant and cushion for joints
This formed element transports oxygen around the body via hemoglobin molecules.
What is Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
Starch and Fiber, which help slow digestion and keep us feeling fuller for longer, are known as this type of carbohydrate.
What is a Polysaccharide.
Most actions in sport are examples of this type of lever, where the fulcrum is on one end, the effort is in the middle, and the load is on the other end.
What is a type 3 lever.
What is one electrolyte in the body?
Sodium
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
Phosphate
one hemoglobin can hold ________ O2 molecules
What is 4
These types of fats are usually liquid at room temperature and should make up 70-80% of our daily fat consumption.
What are Unsaturated Fats
A running back in football can run a total distance of 18 yards but only net 3 yards on a run play. This net of 3 yards is an example of this concept.
What is displacement.
This is a large determinant of the amount of water that makes up your body mass. The less you have of it, the more water your body will contain.
What is Adipose tissue (fat)
In these tiny blood vessels, blood exchanges gases with the surrounding tissues.
What are capillaries.
Rice and Beans, when eaten together, are known as this.
What is Complimentary Protein.
The farther you apply force from the center, the more spin you get. This concept is known as what? (Think about throwing a baseball/softball)
What is torque
When you are dehydrated, or low on water, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to release more of this. This causes the kidneys to reabsorb more water and produce less urine.
What is ADH (Anti-diuretic Hormone)
Inside of a capillary, a shortcut from the artery to the vein.
What is a shunt
A pre-workout snack (within 1 hour of exercise) should consist mostly of this type of macronutrient.
What is Simple Carbohydrate (mono- and di- saccharides).
When the goal destination is at the same height as takeoff, the greatest distance will be achieved from a launch angle of ________ degrees.
What is 45
Drinking too much fluid with too little sodium can lead to this. Symptoms include bloating, nausea and vomiting.
What is hyponatremia.