Regulation Of Water Intake Amd Output

Question 1

osmoreceptors

Answer 1

activate the hypothalamic thirst center

Question 2

water leaves the body by several routs (3)

Answer 2

some water vaporize out of lungs
lost in perspiration
leaves the body by stool

Question 3

antidiuretic hormone (adh)

Answer 3

flow of urine from kidndys

hormone prevents excessive loss in urine

Question 4

average intake per day 2500ml

Answer 4

metabolism 10% (250ml)
foods 30% (750ml)
beverages 60% (1500ml)

Question 5

average output per day 2500ml

Answer 5

feces 4% (100ml)
sweat 8% (200ml)
insensible loss via skin and lungs 28% (700ml)
urine 60% (1500ml)