Question

Phil lipid and professor tosol discuss the great dehydration. explain what you think occurred during the great dehydration. why are sports drinks recommended to prevent, or treat, dehydration?

Answer 1

During this event, the stomach virus caused water to leave the cells, leaving the cell at risk of death from having too much of other substances, such as salt. Having sports drinks can bring the water and salts levels back into balance by allowing isotonic conditions to be re-established.