Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Regulation of Water Intake01:25

Regulation of Water Intake

Osmolality refers to the number of solute particles per kilogram of solvent in a solution. Plasma osmolality specifically indicates the total number of solute particles per kilogram of water in blood plasma. This value reflects the body's hydration status and is tightly regulated through mechanisms controlling water intake and output. While water consumption is a conscious decision, the body has intrinsic regulatory systems to maintain fluid balance. Dehydration, a state of water deficit...
Disorder of Water Balance01:29

Disorder of Water Balance

Water balance disorders are medical conditions that occur when there is a deviation from the body's water volume or osmolarity, disrupting normal homeostasis and leading todehydration, hypotonic hydration, hyperhydration, edema, or water intoxication.
Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when the body loses fluids (particularly water).
Causes:
The major causes of dehydration include excessive sweating, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and diuresis.
Signs and Symptoms:
Symptoms primarily include intense...
Diabetes Insipidus I: Introduction01:29

Diabetes Insipidus I: Introduction

Definition Diabetes insipidus is a disorder marked by the production of large amounts of dilute urine because of impaired vasopressin production, release, or kidney response. The lack of effective vasopressin action limits water reabsorption in the renal collecting ducts, which leads to excessive urinary water loss and intense thirst.Clinical PresentationIndividuals with diabetes insipidus report persistent thirst and very high urine output. In severe cases, fluid intake can reach up to 20...
Diabetic Nephropathy01:28

Diabetic Nephropathy

Definition Diabetic nephropathy is a chronic kidney complication that results from prolonged hyperglycemia.Prevalence It is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) worldwide, affecting up to half of individuals with diabetes.Pathophysiology • Sustained hyperglycemia triggers multiple hemodynamic and metabolic changes in the kidney. • Early in the disease, increased renal blood flow and glomerular hyperfiltration occur due to afferent arteriolar...
Regulation of Water Output01:26

Regulation of Water Output

The human body predominantly expels water through the urinary system. On average, an individual generates around 1.5 liters of urine each day. This amount can fluctuate based on how well a person is hydrated, but a critical minimum quantity of urine must be produced to ensure the body's proper functioning. Daily, the kidneys remove 600 to 1200 milliosmoles of dissolved substances, effectively excreting excess minerals and water-soluble toxins such as creatinine, urea, and uric acid from the...
Acute Kidney Injury III: Clinical Manifestations01:29

Acute Kidney Injury III: Clinical Manifestations

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) progresses through distinct clinical phases: the oliguric, diuretic, and recovery phases, each marked by unique manifestations and challenges.Oliguric Phase:The oliguric phase is the initial stage of AKI, typically lasting 10 to 14 days. This phase is marked by a significant reduction in urine output, usually less than 400 mL per day, indicating decreased kidney function. Fluid retention is a prominent feature, leading to symptoms such as edema, hypertension, and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Time-course changes in fluid balance following ingestion of a novel glycerol-electrolyte solution in a randomized trial.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Reflex vasodilation and sweating in response to passive whole body heating are blunted in women with major depressive disorder.

Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)·2026
Same author

Practical Role of an Acclimatization Plan in Occupational Heat Stress Management.

Journal of occupational and environmental medicine·2026
Same author

Ability of Basic Physiological Monitoring to Identify Excessive Occupational Heat Strain.

Journal of occupational and environmental medicine·2025
Same author

Age and livability in a hotter climate.

EBioMedicine·2025
Same author

A randomized trial modeling the effects of solutions with low to moderate glycerol and sodium concentrations on fluid balance in healthy, active adults.

The American journal of clinical nutrition·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Non-invasive Assessments of Subjective and Objective Recovery Characteristics Following an Exhaustive Jump Protocol
08:21

Non-invasive Assessments of Subjective and Objective Recovery Characteristics Following an Exhaustive Jump Protocol

Published on: June 8, 2017

Progressive dehydration causes a progressive decline in basketball skill performance.

Lindsay B Baker1, Kelly A Dougherty, Mosuk Chow

  • 1Noll Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802-6900, USA. lbb134@psu.edu

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|June 29, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Even mild dehydration significantly impairs basketball performance. Athletes experiencing 2% dehydration showed a statistically significant decline in both timed drills and shooting accuracy, highlighting the importance of hydration for optimal play.

More Related Videos

Vision Training Methods for Sports Concussion Mitigation and Management
12:54

Vision Training Methods for Sports Concussion Mitigation and Management

Published on: May 5, 2015

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Non-invasive Assessments of Subjective and Objective Recovery Characteristics Following an Exhaustive Jump Protocol
08:21

Non-invasive Assessments of Subjective and Objective Recovery Characteristics Following an Exhaustive Jump Protocol

Published on: June 8, 2017

Vision Training Methods for Sports Concussion Mitigation and Management
12:54

Vision Training Methods for Sports Concussion Mitigation and Management

Published on: May 5, 2015

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Human Performance

Background:

  • Maintaining optimal hydration is crucial for athletic performance.
  • Dehydration can negatively impact physiological functions and cognitive processes.
  • Understanding the specific effects of dehydration on basketball skills is important for player conditioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of varying levels of dehydration (1-4%) on the basketball performance of adult male players.
  • To compare performance under dehydration conditions versus euhydration (EUH).

Main Methods:

  • Seventeen male basketball players underwent controlled dehydration protocols, reaching 1%, 2%, 3%, or 4% body weight loss.
  • Performance was assessed through timed basketball-specific movement drills (sprinting, defensive slides, jumping) and shooting accuracy.
  • Subjects completed trials under euhydrated conditions (EUH) and various dehydration levels.

Main Results:

  • A progressive decline in basketball performance was observed as dehydration increased from 1% to 4%.
  • Significant decrements in timed drill completion speed and shooting accuracy were noted at 2% dehydration and worsened with higher levels.
  • No performance difference was found between a carbohydrate-electrolyte solution (CES) and a non-caloric control during euhydration.

Conclusions:

  • Dehydration progressively impairs basketball performance, affecting both movement efficiency and shooting skills.
  • A dehydration level of 2% body weight loss represents a significant threshold for performance decrement in basketball players.
  • Adequate hydration is essential for maintaining peak performance in basketball.