Module 6.1 Overview of Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

Question 1

• Input into the body includes _____\_and ______ _____\_.
• Output from the body includes _____\_______\__ and _____\_.
• When input of a substance is equal to its output, _____\_ balance exists.
• _____\_ balance results when input exceeds output,
• whereas _____\_ balance results when output exceeds input.

Answer 1

• Input into the body includes ingestion and metabolic production.
• Output from the body includes metabolic consumption and excretion.
• When input of a substance is equal to its output, a stable balance exists.
• Positive balance results when input exceeds output,
• whereas negative balance results when output exceeds input.

Question 2

The processes of exchange between the body and the external environment are outlined in the following flow chart.

Answer 2