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The document provides instructions for an assignment involving researching electrolytes and posting the research to an online discussion board. Students are asked to research one electrolyte, answering questions about its role and impact on health. They then post their research and read/comment on posts by two other students. The document evaluates whether sports drinks containing electrolytes are helpful/necessary and provides self and peer evaluations.

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5.08 Discussion Group Collaboration

The document provides instructions for an assignment involving researching electrolytes and posting the research to an online discussion board. Students are asked to research one electrolyte, answering questions about its role and impact on health. They then post their research and read/comment on posts by two other students. The document evaluates whether sports drinks containing electrolytes are helpful/necessary and provides self and peer evaluations.

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PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GO TO MAIN MENU,

DISCUSSION GROUPS, AND 5.08 COLLABORATION


OPTION TO ADD YOUR RESEARCH (#1 BELOW) TO THE
DISCUSSION BOARD BEFORE YOU SUBMIT THIS
ASSIGNMENT FOR GRADING.
5.08 Segment 2 Collaboration Assignment

1. Please choose one electrolyte to research. Please research your electrolyte write at least
one thorough paragraph for each question. (20 pts total)
My electrolyte is: Sodium Chloride
What is the role of your electrolyte in the human body? (6 pts)
Sodium maintains the fluid balance and helps relax your muscles.
How does your electrolyte work in the functioning of nerves and muscles? (6 pts)
When sodium shifts across cell membranes, they trigger muscle contractions and nerve cell
transmission.
Describe, in great detail, at least three specific health problems that can arise from an
imbalance of electrolytes in the body. (6 pts)
Muscle spasm, weakness and twitching are three health problems that can arise from an
imbalance of electrolytes in the body.
Write your reliable resource(s) in MLA or APA format (use Easybib.com to generate citations):
(2 pts)
"What Are the Roles of Sodium?" Healthy Eating. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2016.
Cancer, Cleveland Clinic. "Electrolyte Imbalance." - Managing Side Effects. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2016.

2. Post your research for #1 in this Discussion Group of the class. (5 pts)
10/31/16
3. Group work. Read and reply to two other students posts. (14 pts total)
Find two students who chose different electrolytes from you. REPLY to each of the students,
commenting on an interesting fact you learned from their post. Paste the other students (your

group) below:
1. Student #1 Electrolyte Posting: (2 pts)
My electrolyte is: Hydrochloric Acid (HCL)
Within the human bodys stomach is gastric (hydrochloric) acid. This is the bodys primary
digestant and disinfectant (Morgan). It is made by stomach and breaks down the proteins within
the food you eat; the more your body makes, the more your stomach can efficiently digest.
However, low levels of HCL are usually the primary indicators of digestive issues.
Weibel, By Amy. "Digestion." Peoples Rx Austins Favorite Pharmacy RSS2. N.p., n.d. Web. 29
Oct. 2016.
The proteins digested by your stomach (the food you eat) into small soluble molecules, that then
go into the small intestine where those minerals not able to be digested by the stomach are
further broken down and then distributed to the remainder of the body, including the nerves and
muscles that need them.
Describe, in great detail, at least three specific health problems that can arise from an
imbalance of electrolytes in the body. (6 pts)
Within a healthy digestive system, the proper amount of HCL within the stomach kills ingested
(with food), malign, bacteria. But if that concentration is too low, hypochlorhydria will develop.
And with low stomach acid, many problems can arise:
- the food we need cannot be digested and that is a serious issue
- the body fails to sterilize the stomachs contents
- a fermenting gut could result in a fermenting brain
- an increased risk of stomach cancer
"Naturopath Connect." Naturopath Connect. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2016.
"Hypochlorhydria - Lack of Stomach Acid - Can Cause Lots of Problems." - DoctorMyhill. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2016.
When there is too much stomach acid:
Gastritis: the irritation,inflammation, or even complete erosion of the stomach lining. It can be
both acute chronic
Peptic ulcer: a sore that develops within your duodenum (the first part of your small intestine).
Acid reflux: a condition in which HCL goes from the stomach back into the esophagus which can
irritate or dissolve the tissue
"Gastritis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 29 Oct.
2016.
"Excess Stomach Acid Causes, Symptoms, Diet, Remedy, Treatment." Healthhypecom. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2016.
"Stomach Ulcer | Peptic Ulcer | MedlinePlus." Stomach Ulcer | Peptic Ulcer | MedlinePlus. N.p.,

n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2016.


"Acid Reflux: Symptoms, Diet, Foods to Avoid, and Remedies." EMedicineHealth. N.p., n.d.
Web. 29 Oct. 2016.
Name of student who posted it (if no name listed, just say Ghost Student): (1pt)
CONSTANTINO CANO
Date student posted it: (1pt)
10/29/16
Your posted response to the student: (2 pts)
I did not know that some kinds of acid could be good for you and plants. I kind of just assumed
that most acids are harmful to you and the environment

2. Student #2 Electrolyte Posting: (2 pts)


My electrolyte is: Calcium
What is the role of your electrolyte in the human body?
Calcium plays a crucial role in the human body and is one of the most important minerals in
the body as well. The majority of calcium can be found in the teeth and bones. They are
also located in the nerve cells, body tissue, blood, and other body fluids. Calcium helps to
build strong teeth and bones. It works in clotting blood, keeping normal heartbeat, sending
and receiving nerve signals,releasing hormones and other chemicals, as well as squeezing
and relaxing muscles.
How does your electrolyte work in the functioning of nerves and muscles?
As said before Calcium plays a role in the functioning of sending and receiving nerve
signals and squeezing and relaxing muscles.Calcium is a positive molecule used for
conduction of a nerve impulse to fiber which signals muscle movement. Stated from
livestrong .com When a nerve impulse reaches a muscle cell, movement of the muscle
requires calcium as well. Your muscle cells store calcium and upon nerve impulse, the cell
is flooded with calcium. In order for a skeletal muscle to move, two myofilaments, actin and
myosin, inside a muscle fiber must bind to one another to create a pulling action which
shortens the muscle. However, a molecule known as tropomyosin blocks the binding site
and must be moved to create a contraction. Calcium binds to troponin which is attached to
tropomyosin. Upon binding with calcium, troponin moves tropomyosin, exposing the binding
site and creating movement.
Describe, in great detail, at least three specific health problems that can arise from an
imbalance of electrolytes in the body.
Health problems that may arise due to the lack of calcium present in the body is
Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and the loss of bone density over

time. A person with lactose intolerance may have trouble getting all of the calcium they
need because their body may not respond well to dairy products such as milk eggs and
cheese. To help with that a doctor may provide you with calcium supplements that will allow
you to get your daily dosage of calcium. Even though calcium is good for you, too much
calcium is not and may lead to kidney stones which are a result of consuming lots of
unnecessary calcium.
Reliable source(s): (1 pt)
"Calcium In Diet." Medline Plus. Ed. A.D.A.M Team. N.p., 2 Feb. 2015. Web. 8 July
2016.
"Calcium and Nerve Impulses." LIVESTRONG.COM. LIVESTRONG.COM, 17 Oct.
2015. Web. 08 July 2016.
Name of student who posted it (if no name listed, just say Ghost Student): (1 pt)
KASHALYN MORGAN
Date student posted it: (1pt)
7/8/16
Your posted response to the student: (2 pts)
I was not aware that calcium helps with muscles, I thought they were only to help bones
and teeth grow but since I read this, I now know that calcium is also involved with
muscles.

4. Are sports drinks helpful? (20 pts total)


Explain, based on your research, whether you think that it is helpful and/or necessary to drink
sports drinks that contain electrolytes. Are there specific times or situations that they are more
beneficial? Why/why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of drinking sports
drinks? Be sure to include your specific research to support your opinion. (18 pts)
Yes it is helpful to drink sports drinks because there are used to replenish electrolytes, but they
shouldnt be used just for fun. A disadvantage of these are that they decrease weight loss by
making you feel thirstier than what they actually are so that you retain more water but, they can
keep your heart from increasing to an unhealthy level.
Reliable source(s) in MLA or APA format (use Easybib.com to generate citations): (2 pts)
Dolci, Alberto. "Why Sports Drinks Don't Improve Performance and Can Do More
Harm than Good." Newsweek. N.p., 01 Nov. 2016. Web. 04 Nov. 2016.

5. Evaluate this activity. (6 pts)


Describe the collaborative task you completed in a paragraph consisting of 5 or more
sentences. Please explain why you choose to complete this activity using the discussion board
option.
I chose to do this discussion board option because I needed to do my segment 2 collaboration
quickly. I didnt want to have to send emails out to a whole bunch of students just to waste my
time when nobody is going to respond. Ive seen emails pilling up in my email from all the
different students looking for their collaboration group. I been taking this class for a long time
and wanted to be done within the next couple days. I also feel like I did more work on the
discussion board option than I wouldve in a group.

6. Evaluate yourself and your peers. (5 pts)


Rate yourself and any students you worked with in the Discussion Groups.
3 = above average
2 = average
1 = below average

Peer and Self-Evaluation Chart


Criteria

YOU

Student #1 from Discussion Groups

Student #2 from Discussion Groups

Completed assigned task

Posted to the Discussion Groups

Stayed on topic

Offered relevant information

Completed work adequately

Replied to students in Discussion Groups

7. Reflect. Please answer the following questions, in at least one paragraph. (10 pts)
What did you enjoy most about this assignment? Do you feel others will be happy with what
you posted in the Discussion Groups? Why/why not? What will you do differently, if anything in
your next online collaboration opportunity?
I enjoyed not having to wait on other students. I would much rather work alone anyway. I think
students would be happy with my work I posted because I provided enough information so that
people reading this will be able to gather information from it.

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5.08 Collaboration Component


in the ASSESSMENTS tab!

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