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Environmental Conditions and Safety Answers

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Exercising with a friend or partner will enhance your safety.

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T
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F
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Heat stroke can lead to unconsciousness and death.

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T
B
F
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Frostbite __________.

A
is caused when an animal bite is exposed to cold weather
B
results when tissues are damaged by extreme cold
C
causes the body to lose its ability to regulate its temperature
D
only occurs in temperatures below -20°F
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Which statement most accurately describes the ideal fluid balance for the body?

A
less fluid intake than fluid loss
B
more fluid loss than fluid intake
C
less fluid loss than fluid intake
D
equal fluid intake and fluid loss
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When lost fluid is not replaced adequately, __________ can result.

A
heat stroke
B
hypothermia
C
dehydration
D
emphysema
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Drinks with high levels of sugars can cause dehydration in hot environments. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T
B
F
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When exercising, you have little influence over your personal safety.

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T
B
F
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Besides urination, the other methods for fluid loss from the body are __________.

A
perspiration and respiration
B
transpiration and respiration
C
perspiration and dilation
D
dilation and exhalation
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Urination is one of the key mechanisms for losing fluid from the human body.

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T
B
F
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When exercising in the heat, you should __________.

A
wear tight-fitting clothes to absorb your sweat
B
dress in layers
C
choose dark colored clothing
D
vary the intensity and duration of the exercise
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Acute hypothermia is caused by __________.

A
rapid loss of body heat
B
prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
C
excessive drug/alcohol consumption
D
cold weather
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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
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Which of the following choices are good strategies when exercising in extreme heat or cold?

A
allowing the body to adjust to temperature
B
avoiding exercising during extreme times of day
C
warming up muscles and the body before vigorous exercise
D
all of the above
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Hypothermia is a condition caused by exercising in extreme heat.

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T
B
F

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