Anatomy in Basketball

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, testosterone is a hormone that is a hydroxy steroid ketone, C19H28O2, produced especially by the testes or made synthetically and that is responsible for inducing and maintaining male secondary sex characters. Research suggests watching your favorite team play and win raises testosterone levels. If your favorite team loses, your testosterone level drops.

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Sports drinks contain three main ingredients: carbohydrates, electrolytes, and water.

Carbohydrates provide energy to the human body. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/WhoAmI/FindOutMore/Yourbody/Whatdoyourcellsdo/Whatisacellmadeof/Whatdocarbohydratesdoforyou.aspx A carbohydrate it is an organic compound made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. about 45-60% of our energy intake should come from carbohydrates. http://www.eatbalanced.com/why-eat-balanced/why-eat-carbs.aspx

“An electrolyte is any substance that contains free ions that behaves as an electrically conductive medium (conducts electricity)”. Sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca2+), bicarbonate (HCO3-), magnesium (Mg2+), chloride (C1-), hydrogen phosphate (HPO42-), and hydrogen carbonate (HCO3-) are all electrolytes that are included in the human body. Electrolytes regulate the body’s nerve and muscle function, our body's hydration, blood pH, blood pressure, and the rebuilding of damaged tissue. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153188.php

The basketball court flooring is made of wood that is composed of cellulose and lignins.

Bigger than ever? Over the past 150 years, the average height of Americans has increased about 10 cm. Why? Better nutrition.

Ever try playing with a hairy basketball? Lime is used to “unhair” the hides to make leather covers for basketballs.

Basketball uniforms are typically 100% nylon or polyester mesh. They are breathable to allow sweat to evaporate quickly.

Socks are usually a blend of cotton (a natural polymer)...