HW #2 Marathon Runner

What is the primary energy source the body uses before a marathon begins?

• Fat

• Protein

• Glycogen

• Glucose

Why does the body require adequate hydration? Choose all that are correct.

• proper blood circulation

• maintain body temperature

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What happens to glycogen stores during long periods of exercise?

• They increase

• They remain the same

• They get depleted

• They convert to proteins

Where is glycogen found in the body? Choose all that are correct.

• Muscles

• Liver

physical or mental effort

• rest

• thinking

• exertion

• exercise

minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge

• glucose

• glycogen

• electrolytes

• protein

Electrolytes are the same as ____ in the body.

• electrical movement

• salts

• carbohydrates

• sweat

How does the body cool down during exercise?

• sweating

• eating

• increased heart rate

• decreased heart rate

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Choose all that occur in the body during intense exercise?

• heart rate increases

• sweating

• glycogen stores decreases

• dehydration risk increases

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How long is a marathon?

• 3 miles

• 15 miles

• 30 miles

• 26.2 miles