Module 1 - Ions and Electrolyte function Flashcards
Water is important in the body for R———- B— T———-
Regulating body temperature
Water is important in the body for L———- J—–
Lubricating joints
Water is important in the body for F——– — W—- P——-, reducing burden on the kidneys and liver
Flushing out waste products
Water is important in the body for carrying N——– and O—– to cells
Nutrients; oxygen
Water is important in the body for M——— T—— such as those in the mouth, eyes, and nose
Moistening tissues
Water is important in the body for P——— body organs and tissues
Protecting
Water is important in the body for preventing C———–
Constipation
Water is important in the body for D——— M——– and other nutrients to make them accessible to the body
Dissolving minerals
When we loss 1-2% of our body weight in water we experience T—–, F——, D———, and L— of A——-
Thirst; fatigue; discomfort; lack of appetite
When we loss 3-4% of our body weight in water we experience I——- P———-, D– M—-, ↓ U—- V—–, F—— S—, I———, and A—–
Impaired performance; dry mouth, urine volume, flushed skin, impatience, apathy
When we loss 5-6% of our body weight in water we experience D——— C————, H——-, I———–, S———, I——- T———- R———, ↑ R———- R—-
Difficulty concentrating, headache; irritability, sleepiness; impaired temperature regulation, respiratory rate
When we loss 7-10% of our body weight in water we experience D——–, S—— M——, L— of B——, D——-, E———, C——
Dizziness, spastic muscles; loss of balance; delirium, exhaustion; collapse
A fetus is made up of ___% water
100
A newborn baby is made up of ___% water
80
A normal adult is made up of ___% water
70
An elderly person is made up of ___% water
50
water content in a person varies with G—–, % B— F–, and % M—– M—
Gender, body fat, muscle mass
Name 5 ways that fluid lost from the body?
Sweat Vomit Oxalated gut Diarrhoea Urine
Name 3 ways to replace lost fluid in the body?
Orally
Intra-peritoneal drip
IV drip
Total fluid loss over 24 hours is approximately _____ ml
2500
The scientific equation C6H12O6 + 6O2 —> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
The chemical reaction for respiration within a cell.
Respiration is defined as
The oxidation of sugar by organisms.
Water can be replaced by R———- within cells
Respiration
Total body water = ___% of body weight
60
