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    themselves and to other cells. Kidneys work to keep the electrolyte concentration in blood constant in spite of changes in the body. Again, when exercising, the body loses most electrolytes in the sweat; sports drinks which contain sodium chloride or potassium chloride are consumed after the workout to provide the body with the energy it just lost. They also contain added sugar and flavorings to the drinks to give extra energy and to make the drink taste better. People also drink other drinks after a

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    Effect Of A Sport Drink On Reaction Time Abstract Doing heavy sport such as run marathon or exercise in the gym can produce much sweat. Produce too much sweat could have a significant loss of fluid and electrolytes in the body such as potassium and calcium. This can cause symptoms from fatigue and reduction in exercise performance to more serious conditions such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke (Leong, 2007). Drinking water after exercise helps to restore water balance in the body. Drinking

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    Hyponatremia

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    Exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) is the most reasonable explanation of adverse changes in athletes during the marathon events. Physiologically, EAH is defined as plasma- sodium concentration that is below 135mmol/L. According to the decreasing plasma sodium level and individual, there are diverse symptoms such as nausea, headache, lethargy and restlessness. Although the sodium in sports drink could postpone the beginning of hyponatremia, drinking too much could cause hyponatremia (Rosner and

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    The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)indevelopedcountriesisprogressively increasing, because of the process of aging of populations (1). Chronic comorbidities often coexist in the elderly population, affecting functionality and thus influencing patient’s outcome (2).Acute exacerbations of COPD with decompensated respiratory acidosis leadtorepeatedhospitaladmissionsandareassociated with high mortality, making it the leading cause of disability and morbidity. An average of 5%–15%

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    Aquifix Injection

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    It was noted in preliminary trials that the Aquifix injection produced side effects such as sodium concentrations in blood plasma increased, and one of the preservatives has been linked to stimulation of the adrenal glands. The interrelationships between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands create the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) which is responsible for controlling the body’s reaction to stress, and regulating many of the body’s processes (Greenwood et al., 2013). The

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    Interesting Facts About Food There are many Interesting Facts About Food. It is amazing reading the article that you can learn. Different food items have different amazing facts. Learning the facts, you may be wondered. It mayn’t learn about the amazing facts about the food items. So, read the article attentively to learn more. Learn The Interesting Facts About Food As a human being you should learn the Interesting Facts About Food. Honey, Apple, Potato, or Onion, eggs, Vanilla Junkie, Banana

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    The brain is vulnerable, and is susceptible to mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs). A person’s head jerks forward and back; this rapid change in acceleration causes a concussion because of impact. Examples of impact injuries that frequently occur in athletics are collisions, falls, and bumps to the head. Regardless of how a person sustains a concussion, her brain collides with ridges in her skull. Although the purpose of a skull is to protect the brain; the fusion of bones in a person’s skull creates

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    Neuron Function

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    When a neuron is not sending a signal, it is at rest. When a neuron is at rest, the inside of the neuron is negative relative to the outside. At rest, potassium ions are at higher concentration inside the neuron. While there’s a higher concentration of chloride ions and sodium ions outside of the neuron. There’s also negatively charged protein molecules inside the neuron, which cannot cross the membrane. When the neuron is at rest, it has a resting membrane potential, voltage between the two layers

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    Furosemide Essay

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    of Silybum Mariamum L. was higher than that of furosemide or Cistus landaniferus L. In addition, both plants increased urinary excretion of sodium, potassium and creatinine and the effect of Silybum marianum L. was higher than that of furosemide or Cistus landaniferus L.. Interestingly, both plants did not cause changes in the plasma sodium or potassium while furosemide caused hypokalemia. These findings are important since both plants might have a potential to be used as a future diuretics without

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    foods typically are lower in sodium. Also Gordon should add more potassium such as bananas, sweet potatoes, and orange juice to his diet. Foods that are high in potassium help offset the effect that sodium can have on the blood pressure (Fundamentals of Nutrition). People that tend to have a diet that is high in potassium also tend to have lower blood pressure because of this. Gordon should aim to consume about 4,700 mg a day of potassium because this recommended amount is expected to help lower blood

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