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Special considerations in athletes

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heat stress   the inability of the body to maintain homeostasis because of high temperatures  
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homeostasis   a state of balance within the body  
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hyperthermia   a condition in which the body temperature rises above normal  
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hypothalamus   the temperature-regulating center of the brain  
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thermoregulation   the process by which body temperature is maintained  
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heat index   a reference point indicating the risk associated with outdoor exercise; based on a combination of air temperature and relative humidity  
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dehydration   occurs when the body loses too much fluid and the body isn't taking that much in (losing more than we're getting back)  
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How much fluid does an average person lose a day?   3-6 Liters 1-2 Liters during vigorous exercise per hour  
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sunburn   injury to the skin from the sun's rays (UV light)  
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heat cramps   painful, involuntary muscles spasms caused by exposure to heat and dehydration  
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heat syncope   fainting that occurs when the body attempts to cool itself by dilating the blood vessels  
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heat exhaustion   the mildest form of generalized heat-related illness, characterized by multiple symptoms and often by dehydration  
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heatstroke   a life-threatening form of heat illness that involves a rise in body temperature and altered mental status  
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What body loses heat in how many ways?   5  
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respiration   when you breathe out (exhale)  
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evaporation   the loss of heat through perspiration (we sweat it then evaporated and we can cool down... liquid turns into a gas)  
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conduction   the loss of heat through transfer to a cooler object (sitting on a cold chair)  
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radiation   the loss of heat through the transfer of infrared rays into the cooler environment (football player takes off helmet)  
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convection   heat loss through air currents passing by a warm surface (clothing)  
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wind chill   the rate of heat loss from the human body resulting from the combined effect of cold temperature and wind  
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hypothermia   a condition in which the body temperature drops below normal  
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core body temperature   98.6 is the body temperature necessary to maintain homeostasis  
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frostbite   damage to skin tissue and blood vessels due to prolonged exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees  
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How many stages of frostbite?   3 stages  
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acne mecahnica   a form of acne that results from heat, pressure, occlusion, and friction  
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plantar warts   small, hard growths on the bottom of the foot  
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Herpes Gladiatorum is seen in what sport most?   wrestling  
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Herpes Gladiatorum   a type of herpes infection commonly seen in wrestlers  
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tinea pedis   a fungal infection that thrives in warmth and dampness; often referred to as "athletes foot" or "ringworm"  
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tinea cruris   a fungal infection found in the groin area; often referred to as "jock itch"  
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diabetes   a disease in which the body doesn't produce insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin for the body to properly absorb glucose  
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insulin   a hormone produced by the pancreas; necessary for glucose absorption  
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pancreas   an organ, located near the stomach, that produces insulin  
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beta cells   the cells responsible for making insulin  
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insulin reaction   the body's response to excess insulin; the level of sugar in the blood decreases, causing brain cells to suffer  
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diabetic coma   a condition in which there is too much sugar and too little insulin in the blood, resulting in body cells receiving inadequate nourishment  
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seizure   a sudden attack or convulsion due to involuntary electrical activity in the brain  
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epilepsy   a condition in which seizures occur regularly throughout the affected person's life  
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simple partial seizure   a type of seizure in which a jerking motion begins in one part of the body; the victim remains awake and aware  
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generalized tonic-clonic seizure   a type of seizure characterized by a sudden cry and fall, rigidity, jerking of muscles, shallow breathing, and loss of bladder and bowel control. This usually lasts for a couple of minutes  
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local reaction   pain, swelling, redness, itching, and formation of a weal at the site of an insect bite or sting  
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systemic reaction   a generalized reaction to an insect string or bite, characterized by flushing of the skin and an itchy rash; more serious symptoms such as wheezing, nausea, vomiting, palpation's, and faintness can also occur  
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epinephrine   a medication that dilates the airway and constricts the blood vessels  
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EpiPen   an auto-injecting device used to administer epinephrine to those with severe allergic reactions  
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female athlete triad   a disorder that affects female athletes; characterized by disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis  
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amenorrhea   lack of a menstrual flow  
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osteoporosis   bone loss  
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