Fluid Blanance, Water, and alcohol (C.8) Flashcards
Define fluid?
A substance composed of molecules that moves freely.
How are fluids characterized?
By their ability to conform to the shape of whatever holds them.
What is the main component of all fluids?
Water.
Where is most of the body fluid aka (intracellular fluid) hidden?
Within our cells.
What is extra cellular fluid?
Fluid that flows outside the cells.
How many functions does body fluid have?
Four.
List four ways body fluids function within the human body.
- ) Fluid dissolve and transport substances.
- ) Fluid account for blood volume.
- ) Fluid help maintain body temperature.
- ) Fluid protect and lubricate body tissues.
What are solvents?
The capability of dissolving a variety of substances.
What is blood volume?
The amount of fluid in the blood.
What are two factors that cools the power of fluids?
- ) It takes a lot of external energy to raise the temperature of water.
- ) Body fluids are the body primary coolant.
What part of the brain make a person thirsty?
The hypothalamus.
What is thirst mechanism?
A groups of cells that makes people feel thirsty.
What two sources of fluid the body needs each day comes from?
- ) From dietary foods and beverages.
2. ) Metabolic water.
What is metabolic water?
The by~product of the body’s breakdown of fat, carbohydrates, and protein.
List four ways the body lose fluids?
1.) Urine.
2.) Feces.
3.) Evaporation.
4,) Exhalation.
Define the term diuretic.
Substances that increase fluid loss via the urine—can result in dangerously excessive fluid loss
What are two common causes for diuretics?
- ) Alcohol.
2. ) High blood pressure meds.
What age group of people infants likely to become dehydrated?
Infants.
Why are infants at high risk of dehydration?
Because, a larger proportion of their body weight is water.
What is heatstroke?
A failure of the body’s heat-regulating mechanism.
List three roles of a heat stroke?
- ) Environment.
- ) Clothing.
- ) Body size can all play a role
What is water intoxication?
Over-hydration.
What are four popular beverages?
- ) Milk and milk substitutes
- ) Energy drinks
- ) Tea
- ) Hot beverages containing coffee
Name three reasons energy drinks are dangerous?
- ) contain such high levels of caffeine
- ) Can be consumed fast.
- ) Significant amount of added sugar.