Immune Functions

Homework Assignment 2 Name _____________________ Date ________________ 1. Summarize the following article in two paragraphs. 2. Explain in DETAIL why you thought the experimental design was appropriate for the purpose of the study. 3. List 3 things you would change in the experimental design if you were doing the study. 4. Explain in DETAIL how this article applies the concepts you have learned about the immune system. Carbohydrate and fluid intake affect the saliva flow rate and IgA response to cycling NICOLETTE C. …

…rate and s-IgA concentration during prolonged, submaximal exercise in a thermoneutral environment. Furthermore, the present data suggest that CHO beverages play an important role in the saliva flow rate response during recovery from exercise. Taken together with the current literature regarding CHO availability, exercise and immune function (19-21), the findings of the present study provide endurance athletes with yet further reasons to maintain adequate CHO and fluid intake during heavy schedules of training and competition.