Water Flashcards
1
Q
5 functions of water
A
Solvent
Transport
Temperature
Form and structure
Lubricant
2
Q
5 factors that affect H2O
A
Activity level
Temperature
Size/Metabolic needs
Age
Health Problems
3
Q
How much water do we need
A
Women 9 cups a day
Men 12 cups a day
4
Q
6 places water is found
A
- Intracellular
- Extracellular
- Water in
- Water out
- Visible sweat
- Invisible sweat
5
Q
2 hormones that control water balance
A
- Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
2. Aldosterone
6
Q
Electrolytes
A
Minerals with an electrical charge
7
Q
Plasma Proteins
A
- control BP
- dont want to get blood to thick
8
Q
PH
A
Power of hydrogen
7 is neutral
-7 is acidic
+7 is basic
9
Q
How much water is the body composed of?
A
45-75%
