DP Sports, Exercise and Health Science Questionbank

Evaluate the use of caffeine-free sports drinks in a team sport.

Calculate the difference in the strength of the correlation (r) with urine osmolarity between urine colour and thirst perception scale.

List three places where extracellular fluid is located in the body.

Explain how an antidiuretic hormone helps conserve water when sweating during muscular activity.

Compare and contrast water distribution in Olympic sprinters and inactive individuals.

Using an example, explain how the components of a negative feedback mechanism help maintain homeostasis.

List two sources of protein, one for a vegetarian and one for a non-vegetarian diet.

1. Vegetarian diet

2. Non-vegetarian diet

Explain how antidiuretic hormone (ADH) helps conserve water when sweating during vigorous exercise.

Describe the function of enzymes in macronutrient digestion.

List two enzymes that are responsible for the digestion of proteins from the mouth to the small intestine.

1.

2.

Suggest the use of low and high glycemic index (GI) foods for consumption by a triathlete before and during a race.

Describe two methods of monitoring the hydration status of athletes.

Analyse the role of antioxidants for combating the effects of free radicals.

List two foods with a low glycemic index.

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2.

Evaluate the consumption of carbohydrate gel during the soccer match.

Outline the acute effects of an excess level of alcohol on the body.

State what happened to the speed of participants between 90 and 105 minutes for the group who consumed the carbohydrate gel.

Calculate the difference in precision between the carbohydrate gel and placebo gel conditions at 120 minutes.

Define glycemic index.

Outline the two forms of digestion that take place inside the mouth.

Evaluate the consumption of antioxidants by an athlete.

Explain the need for enzymes in digestion.

Discuss how an athlete can adjust carbohydrate intake and training load in the week prior to an event in order to maximise endurance performance.

Discuss the harmful effects of free radicals on cells.

Using a sporting example, discuss body composition and how it affects performance.

State the normal range, in mmol L^–1, of blood glucose at rest.

Describe hypoglycemia and its causes.

List two components of daily energy expenditure.

List the enzymes that are responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth and small intestine.

State the enzymes responsible for the digestion of fats and proteins.

Define glycemic index (GI).

With reference to glycemic index (GI), discuss the type of food recommended for consumption before and after an endurance race.

Discuss the location and role of GLUT4 transporters in glucose uptake into a cell.

Define glycemic index (GI).

Sketch the loop of Henlé, medulla, collecting duct and ADH during the process of water regulation when body fluid levels are low.

Analyse reasons for greater water intake requirement by endurance athletes.

Identify possible effects of chronic and excessive alcohol use on the brain and liver.