chapter 8-2 Flashcards

1
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the difference between mild and severe dehydration is

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5%

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2
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mild dehydration symptoms (less than 5%)

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thirst
weight loss
dry skin
rapid pulse
low blood pressure
lack of energy

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3
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severe dehydration symptoms

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pale or shriveled skin
bluish lips and fingertips
confusion
rapid shallow breathing
weak rapid irregular pulse
thick blood
seizure
coma
death

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4
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chronic low fluid intake may increase

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cardiac arrest
constipation
dental disease
gallstones
glaucoma
hypertension
kidney stone
pregnancy problems
stroke
uti

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5
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too much water is retained by the body due to

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excessive water intake over a few hours
medical conditions like kidney failure or heart failure

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6
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what occurs within the body as water volume increases past normal limits

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blood volume increases, particle concentrations decrease to lower than normal, fluid from diluted blood moves into cells

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7
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water intoxication symptoms include

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rapid weight gain
low blood electrolyte concentrations in diluted blood
edema
blurred vision
breathing can come labored

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8
Q

more nutrient dense beverages

A

fat-free and low-fat milk
100% fruit and veggie juces

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9
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less nutrient dense beverages

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soft drinks
kool-aid
fruit drinks
popsicles
sweet tea
sports drinks
coffees
alc

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10
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hard water contains

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calcium and magnesium

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11
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hard water resists

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making suds

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12
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hard water develops

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a white or grayish substance on the interior of dishes

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13
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soft water contains

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higher concentration of sodium

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14
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soft water may worsen

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heart disease and hypertension

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15
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soft water makes

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excessive amts of suds

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16
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soft water develops

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a slippery lotion like feeling on the skin

17
Q

environmental protection agency

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oversees public water systems and county water companies

18
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food and drug administration

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oversees companies that produce bottle waters which cross state lines

19
Q

water flows toward

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greater concentration

20
Q

cells can direct where

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salts and ions go
water follows them

21
Q

protein pumps inside cell membranes can

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move mineral

22
Q

two common causes of fluid and electrolyte imbalance

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vomiting and diarrhea

23
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acid base balance is

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equal amts of positive H and negative OH ions

24
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most common shortfall nutrients

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calcium
potassium
magnesium
iorn

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most common over consumed mineral
sodium
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major minerals (need more than 100 mg a day)
calcium chloride magnesium phosphorus potassium sodium sulfate
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trace minerals
iodine iron zinc selenium fluoride chromium copper manganese molybdenum
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some minerals compete
for absorption sites in the small intestine, but too much of one can decrease absorption of another
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some substances bind
the minerals making them unavailable for absorption
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some substances
enhance the absorption of minerals