5 Questions
What percentage of the total body weight is made up of fluids?
50%-60%
What is homeostasis?
A dynamic process of maintaining balance
What must be balanced by output to maintain equilibrium in the body?
Intake of water and electrolytes
What does fluid and electrolyte imbalance mean?
The total volume of water and level of electrolytes in the body have both increased or decreased
Where does normal output occur in the body?
Urine, breathing, and perspiration
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