Water Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of water in the body?
A
- Regulate body temperature, sweating, vasoconstriction and vasodilation.
- Helps kidney clean blood
- Kidney eliminates waste through urine
- Transports nutrients, O2 and CO2 around the body.
- Prevents skin from drying out, keeps lining of digestive system, mucus membranes and lungs moist.
2
Q
What is dehydration?
A
When there is insufficient water in the body as more is being lost than taken in.
3
Q
What are symptoms of dehydration?
A
- Headaches
- Dark urine
- Feeling weak, sick and confused
- Fast heartbeat
- Blood pressure change
4
Q
What factors affect how much water we need?
A
- Weather
- Physical activities
- Salt consumption
- Age
5
Q
What happens if you consume too much water?
A
Water intoxication - kidneys can’t work quickly enough to remove water from your body.
