WONDER #840: Why Do Your Muscles Cramp?

Question 1 of 3

An involuntary contraction of a muscle is called a what?

1. muscle cramp
2. electrolyte
3. sweat
4. growth spasm

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following is an area commonly subject to muscle cramping?

1. calves
2. thighs
3. feet
4. all of the above

Question 3 of 3

When you exercise in hot weather, your body loses a lot of what through sweat?

1. fluid
2. electrolytes
3. both (A) and (B)
4. neither (A) nor (B)

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