Some Athletes Engage in a Technique Called Bicarbonate Loading That

Multiple Choice

Some athletes engage in a technique called bicarbonate loading that is said to counteract the lactic acid buildup.This practice raises concerns because excess bicarbonate intake:

A) can trigger fluid and electrolyte imbalances, which may lead to metabolic acidosis.
B) can trigger fluid and electrolyte imbalances, which may lead to metabolic alkalosis.
C) may lead to uncompensated acidosis.
D) may lead to "acid blood."