Hydration Flashcards
Water makes up about ___% of body weight.
60%
2/3 of water in _____, 1/3 ______.
- intracellular (within cells)
- extracellular
What does water do in the body?
- Acts as a solvent: solutes (for example: glucose, proteins,
minerals) dissolve in water - Participates in chemical reactions
- Transports nutrients, oxygen, hormones, waste materials, etc.
- Protects and cushions body structures
- Regulates pH and temperature
Is water stored?
no
Water intake must ____ water output.
equal
How do we intake water?
- consumption of water, fluids, foods
- production during cellular respiration
how do we output water?
- excretion in urine and feces
- sweating and evaporation from the skin and from the lungs
How is thirst stimulated?
- decreased blood volume, increased solute concentration
- decreased saliva secretion = dry mouth
- stimulates thirst centre
- thirst
- person takes a drink
- increased blood volume, decreased solute concentration
How do kidneys act as a filter?
- Water moves from the blood into kidney tubules
- Blood cells and proteins are too large and remain in the blood
What happens to needed substances at the kidneys?
reabsorbed back into the blood
What happens to substances not needed at the kidneys?
excreted in urine
Regulation of blood volume and pressure is stimulated by 3 hormones:
- ADH
- Angiotensin II
- Aldosterone
Name 7 consequences of dehydration.
- Increases fatigue: impairment of motor skill control
- Mental function is reduced… impairment of decision-making and
ability to concentrate - Increased body temp (105 degrees F = heat stroke starts)
- Elevates heart rate, blood thickens
- Reduces BP
- Nitrates build up (dangerous levels) in the blood stream
- Kidney & brain damage (can even lead to seizures or death)
How can staying hydrated improve physical performance?
- Better concentration and focus
- Improves motor skill performance
- Feel less fatigued, remember energy isn’t just from CHOs!
- Keep heart rate and body temp in optimal zone
___% of water intake comes from beverage sources.
60%