Physical Education: Factors Affecting Exercise and Performance
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What is a common risk associated with exercising in extreme temperatures?

  • Overexertion
  • Hypothermia
  • Dehydration
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What happens to the body during physical activity?

  • It stays at the same temperature
  • It regulates its temperature (correct)
  • It loses heat
  • It gains heat

    • What is the primary cause of dehydration during physical activity?

  • Excessive urination
  • Excessive sweating (correct)
  • Inadequate fluid intake
  • Evaporation

    • What is the importance of observing personal safety protocols during MVPA participation?

    <p>To avoid certain health risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of excessive water loss from the body during physical activity?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for experiencing dehydration or overexertion during physical activity?

    <p>Inadequate fluid intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you start to feel uncomfortable while exercising in the heat?

    <p>Slow down or stop exercising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an adaptation that occurs after a few days of exercising in hot weather?

    <p>Improved blood distribution and increased blood volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended hydration practice before exercising in the heat?

    <p>Drink 2 cups of fluids 2 hours before exercising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clothing characteristic is recommended for exercising in hot weather?

    <p>Breathable and light-colored</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you experience heat disorder symptoms?

    <p>Act appropriately and take regular breaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature and humidity should you exercise with caution?

    <p>Above 80F and 60% humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the body temperature when the air temperature exceeds the skin temperature in a hot and dry environment?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which the body cools itself during exercise in hot weather?

    <p>Evaporative cooling from sweat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is exercising in hot and humid weather more dangerous than in hot and dry weather?

    <p>Because humidity decreases sweat rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of losing too much water during exercise in hot weather?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the body's temperature-regulating mechanism during heat stroke?

    <p>It temporarily collapses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of heat-related illnesses during exercise in hot weather?

    <p>Inadequate hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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