1. By: Belinda Weekly and Laura Schoenbeck

2. Sodium- Na  Required for normal body functions  Helps absorption of chloride, amino acids, glucose, and water in the small intestines  Also enhances energy and endurance

3. Chloride- Cl  Helps body stay pH neutral by reducing acid levels within the stomach  Effectively digest food and breakdown food to be absorbed by small intestines.

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5. Hyponatremia  Inadequate amount of salt intake  Dangerous for an athlete in training

6. Causes of Hypernatremia  High blood pressure  Too much salt in body  Severe exercise or seizures  Sodium overload  Unreplaced water loss

7.  Back in the Game Sports Medicine is a clinic dedicated to the treatment of physical injuries to the body. Caring for an injured body involves more than making the diagnosis; it's about understanding and treating the cause to prevent future injuries. The clinic addresses injuries of the spine, extremities, sports, and auto/work.