Multiple Choice
Why is a large and rapid excess water intake dangerous for an endurance athlete?
A) The renal system is overwhelmed and cannot excrete enough urine.
B) Water shifts from the extracellular fluid to the intracellular fluid compartments.
C) As a compensatory measure, the body increases the amount of sweat produced.
D) a and b
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