Chapter 12 Pt 1 Flashcards
Hard water contains
Calcium and magnesium
Occurs when the amount of water consumed is less than the amount of water lost
Dehydration
Usually darker the color of the urine the more _____ the person is
Dehydrated
Which of the following is not true about water
Used to dissolved fat soluble vitamins
Which of the following do not attract water
Vitmain C
When the kidneys excretes more _____, water loss increases, this reduces blood volume and ultimately lowers blood pressure
Sodium o
Water constitutes about _____ of an adult body weight
60%
What term describes water that resides between cells
Interstitial fluid
Where is intracelluar fluid from
Within cells
Salts that disassociate into ions are called
Electrolytes
What organ retains or releases body fluids, thereby regulating blood volume and blood pressure
Kidneys
The following statements describe what
Water conserving hormone
Released when hypothalamus stimulates pit gland
Stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water
Is depressed by alcohol
ADH
Which of the following is an enzyme released from the kidneys in response to low blood pressure
Renin
Aldosterone and renin each promote
Sodium retention
Aldosterone is released by the
Adrenal glands