Module 5 - Environmental Impact on the Gut

Question 1

What does the term splanchnic mean?

Answer 1

The term splanchnic is used in describing the organs in the abdominal cavity (called visceral organs).

Question 2

What does the term hypoperfusion mean?

Answer 2

Hypoperfusion is a term that describes “a reduced amount of blood flow”.

Question 3

What is splachnic hypoperfusion?

Answer 3

When blood flow to the organs in the abdominal cavity substantially reduces.

Question 4

What is hyponatremia?

Answer 4

A condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too low.

Question 5

What causes hyponatremia?

Answer 5

Drinking excessive amounts of water can cause low sodium by overwhelming the kidneys’ ability to excrete water. This dilutes the amount of sodium in the blood and causes levels to be low.

Question 6

What are the symptoms of hyponatremia?

Answer 6

Symptoms include nausea, vomitting, headache, confusion and fatigue.

Question 7

When does dehydration occur?

Answer 7

Dehydration occurs when the body loses excessive amounts of fluids. The body then cannot carry out its normal functions and becomes overheated

Question 8

How do you calculate an athlete’s sweat rate?

Answer 8

Pre-weight – post-weight + fluid intake during activity = athlete’s sweat rate

Question 9

Why is it beneficial to be aware of your sweat rate?

Answer 9

Knowing an athlete’s sweat rate can help with creating a hydration strategy.