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5: Water Flashcards

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Structure and Properties of Water

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  • Water is a polar molecule
  • slightly positive (δ+), slightly negative (δ–) charges of H and O atoms
  • polar molecules are attracted to water = hydrophilic
  • Nonpolar molecules are not attracted to water = hydrophobic
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Hydrophilic

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  • Polar molecules that are attracted to and dissolve easily in water
  • water loving
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Hydrophobic

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  • not polar and not attracted to water
  • water hating
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Water content of human body

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  • Human body is 60–70% water by weight
  • 2/3 of water found within cells = intracellular water
  • 1/3 of water found outside of cells = extracellular water
    Ex: blood, spaces between cells
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Cytoplasm

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  • gel-like substance that is 80% water
  • water in cytoplasm accounts for majority of the body’s water
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Extracellular water

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extracellular water content is constantly being used for the body’s needs and must be regularly replenished

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Where can extracellular water be found?

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  • Most extracellular water is found within blood
  • around joints, in the lungs, lining certain tissues and in the lymph
  • extracellular space around cells
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Movement of Water:
Osmosis

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drives water to move across semi-permeable membranes, like blood capillaries, evening out concentration differences

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Movement of Water:
Blood pressure

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provides a force that pushes water out of blood and into the extracellular space

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Functions of Water:
Structure

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Helps structures maintain their form
Ex: Gives cells three dimensional shape necessary for cellular organelle to function, Water within synovial fluid sacs promote joint structure

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Functions of Water:
Solvent

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  • water within cells also allows certain material to move around the cell
  • water is always in motion, substances within water are in motion
  • compatible reactants are dissolved in water, increased chance of colliding and undergoing a chemical reaction
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Functions of Water:
Hydrolysis

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Use water to split larger molecules into smaller ones

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Given an example of a hydrolysis reaction

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Breakdown of the double sugar maltose into two molecules of single sugar glucose

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Functions of Water:
Defence from infections

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  • provides an environment for immune cells to fight off infections
  • Main component of mucus, helps remove infectious agents
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Functions of Water:
Protection from injury

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  • reduce friction and damage from movement or trauma that can negatively affect our tissues
  • synovial fluid helps protect bones from scrapping against each other
  • mucus lines, various structures, and protects them from physical injuries
  • Water around brain and spinal cord helps protect from various forces
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Functions of Water:
Temperature Regulation

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Body temperature strictly maintained at around 37 ̊C to function properly
- Body uses water to regulate body temperature through two main mechanisms (sweating, blood shunt)

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Functions of Water:
Temperature Regulation (Sweating)

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release of watery sweat from our sweat glands
- When sweat evaporates, it cools down our skin and bodies

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Functions of Water:
Temperature Regulation (Blood Shunting)

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body tries to maintain its temperature by opening blood vessels close to the skin
- blood shunt some of the heat from the body’s core to the skin’s surface

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Water Balance:
Sources of water

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Every day, we lose water through urine, feces and evaporation
- Water is gained during certain metabolic processes
- plants/animals we eat are made of cells = break down their cells and release water from their cytoplasm
- water is a by product of cellular respiration

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Water Balance:
Maintaining water balance

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Water homeostasis is one of the body’s main priorities
- preserve body water levels through two main mechanisms (Thirst response, Kidneys)

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When blood volume decreases, how does body try to maintain water balance?

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  • Thirst increases due to several body sensors that indicate brain that the concentration of dissolved particles in the blood is high, meaning that the concentration of water is low
  • Kidneys decide what stays in the blood and what is excreted in urine
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How do kidneys and water effect blood volume?

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  • Blood volume high, excess water is excreted at kidneys. A lot of waste products for the kidneys to remove, contributes to water loss, water is needed to aid materials pass outward
  • blood volume/pressure is low, the kidneys decrease production of urine
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Individuals that are deficient in water will notice what in their urine

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urine is more darkly coloured, as it contains less water to dilute waste products

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Water Balance:
Dehydration

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  • either due to insufficient consumption or excessive loss
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What can causes dehydration?

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excessive loss of water, potentially due to sweating, diarrhea or vomiting

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Symptoms of dehydration

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increased thirst, dry mouth, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, irritability and dark urine

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Chronic dehydration can lead to what

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more severe complications, including kidney damage, seizures and hypovolemic shock

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Dehydration: Kidney disease

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Dehydration puts extra stress on the kidneys, as they do not have enough water to help secrete waste products
- increases the risk of urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and in extreme cases lead to chronic kidney disease and even death

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Dehydration: Seizures

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Excessive sweating not only promotes water loss, but important electrolytes can also be lost in this process
- Electrolyte imbalance can compromise the body’s electrical activity, potentially promoting seizures

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Dehydration: Hypovolemic shock

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When the body loses a lot of blood or extracellular fluid
- Excessively low blood volume can promote significant drop in BP
- Low blood volume and pressure can compromise oxygen and nutrient delivery to the tissues

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Water Balance:
Water Intoxication (Water Poisoning)

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potentially fatal where content of water in body is too high with respect to the level of electrolytes

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Why does water intoxication occur?

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individual consumes excessive amounts of water in a short period of time and does not excrete it through urination
- significant amount of water is lost due to excessive sweating, diarrhea or vomiting = losses are replaced by only drinking water, it dilutes the electrolytes in the body

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T/F: Extreme cases of dehydration can lead to malfunction of the central nervous system

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True, causing increased risk for seizures, brain damage, coma and even death

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Water Intoxication: Hyponatremia

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  • Low sodium in the blood
  • Water levels, decrease concentration of dissolved particles in the blood
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Why are most symptoms of water intoxication neurological based?

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brain is susceptible to hyponatremia, can lead to an increase in intracranial pressure causing symptoms of headache, confusion, personality changes, irritability, and drowsiness

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Diuretics

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substances that promote water losses through urination
- Certain medications act as diuretics, as do certain psychoactive drugs like caffeine and alcohol

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Diuretic pills (water pills)

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prescribed for conditions such as high blood pressure, kidney stones and tissue swelling
- promote sodium excretion at the kidney, also promotes water excretion

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T/F: Diuretic pills are generally safe

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True, should only be consumed under recommendation of doctor, as they can increase risk for electrolyte imbalances, headache, dizziness and kidney failure

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Diuretics: Caffeine

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  • psychoactive drug found in certain foods and beverages
  • compound found naturally in seeds, nuts and leaves
  • consumed for its effects on the central nervous system, as it can promote alertness, while reducing fatigue and drowsiness
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Pros and cons of caffeine

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Pro: promotes alertness, reduces tiredness, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties
Con: may promote kidney problems, increase risk of miscarriage, kidney stones

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Diuretics: Alcohol

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  • psychoactive drug found in certain foods and beverages
  • can affect hydration levels of over consumed
  • provides energy to body; 7 kcal/g
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Pros and cons of Alcohol

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Pro: light to moderate drinkers (1–2 servings of alcohol per day) have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to non-drinkers
Con: risk for cancers, liver cirrhosis, confusion, dementia, nutrition, mortality

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What factors affect level of intoxication

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Amount consumed, how quickly absorbed, size of individual, gender, genetics, type of alcohol, menstruation

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Alcohol metabolism

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  • 90% of alcohol is metabolized and eliminated at the liver
  • Alcohol dehydrogenase aldehyde dehydrogenase are the enzymes responsible for metabolizing alcohol
  • Genetic changes can negatively impact the activity of these enzymes
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How do genetics affect alcohol metabolism?

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genetic variation of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase leads to slower metabolism and lower risk for dependence. Resulting in facial redness, nausea, sweating, dizziness and a racing heartrate due to the buildup of acetaldehyde

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Alcohol: Hangovers

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  • Typically occur 6+ hours after drinking
  • May be due to direct effect of alcohol, acetaldehyde buildup, or congeners
  • best way to avoid hangovers is to moderate or abstain from alcohol consumption
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Alcohol Hangover:
Congeners

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substances added during the fermentation process of alcohol
- suspected factor that produces hangover symptoms

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Symptoms of hangovers

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vomiting, tiredness, decreased attention, decreased concentration, stomach pain and disturbed sleep

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Water recommendations

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  • amount of water an individual requires daily depends on various factors (sex, activity level and how much they sweat)
  • AI for water is 2.7 L/day for women and 3.7 L/day for men
  • When excessive water is lost due to sweating, vomiting or diarrhea, replenish both lost water and electrolytes
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T/F: Water is an inorganic macronutrient

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True, cannot live without a continuous supply of water to the body.
- provides no energy, but has key structural and functional roles

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T/F: Alcohol and caffeine are food

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False, they are diuretics that promote water loss.
- they are drugs and exert their main effects on the brain

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T/F: If there is an area with more dissolved polar substances, water will move towards these

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True

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T/F: When blood pressure is higher, there is a greater chance the water will move from blood vessels to the extracellular space

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True

54
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In order for sweating to effectively cool the body, the sweat must _______________

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Evaporate

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________ can occur when the body loses a lot of blood or extracellular fluid. It is evidenced by a drop in blood pressure and compromised oxygen and nutrient delivery

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hypovolemic shock

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