Safety in Sports Medicine Study Guide

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Hyperthermia is:

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a condition of abnormally high body temperature

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Hyperthermia is caused by: Exposure to excessive heat, Lack of sleep, Low blood sugar, Viral infection

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Exposure to excessive heat

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The gland that regulates body temperature is: Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Hypothalamus, Adrenal gland

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Hypothalamus

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Muscles commonly affected by heat cramps include: calf and abdominal muscles, facial muscles, hand muscles, neck muscles

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calf and abdominal muscles

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Heat cramps are:

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painful muscle spasms caused by loss of salt and water through sweating

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Heat cramps are caused by:

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loss of salt and water from the body

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Heat cramps are treated by:

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resting in a cool place and drinking fluids with electrolytes

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Heat syncope is:

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a fainting episode caused by exposure to high temperatures

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The treatment for heat syncope is:

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Moving the person to a cool place and having them lie down with legs elevated

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Symptoms of heat exhaustion include: Heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, and nausea

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Heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, and nausea