Muscle Physiology Case Histories - Case 4

A 17-year-old was working vigorously with a summer construction crew building a new greenhouse. In the intense heat of the day, she began to experience severe pain in the muscles of her limbs and carpopedal spasms. The cramping made her muscles feel like hard knots. The foreman of the crew instructed the young lady to drink some salt water and rest a while.

1. What is the cause of the cramping?

2. Describe carpopedal spasms.

3. Why is the ingestion of salt and water beneficial?

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