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What is the primary role of water in the body?
What is the primary role of water in the body?
Water is the fluid in which all life processes occur in the body.
Water constitutes about 60% of an adult's body weight.
Water constitutes about 60% of an adult's body weight.
True
What is the name given to the fluid found inside cells?
What is the name given to the fluid found inside cells?
Intracellular fluid
What is the name given to the fluid found outside of cells?
What is the name given to the fluid found outside of cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a way that water helps regulate body temperature?
Which of the following is NOT a way that water helps regulate body temperature?
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The body maintains a constant balance of fluids through a process called homeostasis.
The body maintains a constant balance of fluids through a process called homeostasis.
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The body quickly responds to imbalances by adjusting both water ______ and excretion as needed.
The body quickly responds to imbalances by adjusting both water ______ and excretion as needed.
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Which of the following is NOT considered a major source of water intake in the body?
Which of the following is NOT considered a major source of water intake in the body?
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Water intoxication refers to a condition where the body's water content is too low.
Water intoxication refers to a condition where the body's water content is too low.
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What are the two main types of fluid loss from the body?
What are the two main types of fluid loss from the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a major mineral that helps regulate water movement in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a major mineral that helps regulate water movement in the body?
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If too much water enters a cell, it may burst.
If too much water enters a cell, it may burst.
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What is the general recommendation for daily water intake for a person expending 2000 kcalories?
What is the general recommendation for daily water intake for a person expending 2000 kcalories?
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What is the primary purpose of maintaining a balance of electrolytes in the body?
What is the primary purpose of maintaining a balance of electrolytes in the body?
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Which of the following statements about cell membranes is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about cell membranes is FALSE?
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The movement of water often follows the movement of electrolytes across cell membranes.
The movement of water often follows the movement of electrolytes across cell membranes.
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What are the two main conditions related to water balance in the body, one indicating too much and the other too little water?
What are the two main conditions related to water balance in the body, one indicating too much and the other too little water?
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Study Notes
Water
- Water is a vital nutrient, crucial for life, more so than other nutrients.
- Adults typically have 60% water by weight, children have a higher percentage.
- The body regulates fluid balance and distribution with the help of minerals.
Functions of Body Fluids
- Water acts as a solvent for essential molecules like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and glucose, enabling metabolic reactions.
- Water lubricates joints and internal structures like the eyes, spinal cord, and amniotic sac (during pregnancy).
- Water carries waste products and nutrients throughout the body.
- Water helps regulate body temperature.
- Water maintains blood volume.
Water Balance
- Intracellular fluid is the fluid inside cells, while extracellular fluid is the fluid outside cells.
- Every cell has a specific fluid composition needed for optimal function.
- The composition of intracellular and extracellular fluids differs.
- Despite constant loss and replacement of components, the composition within each compartment remains relatively stable under normal conditions.
- The body responds swiftly to imbalances in water intake and excretion to maintain homeostasis.
Water Intake
- The amount of water a person needs varies but is generally 2-3 liters (8-12 cups) for someone consuming 2000 kcalories per day.
- Intake methods include beverages (550-1500 ml), food (700-1000 ml), and metabolic processes (200-300 ml).
- Thirst and satiety mechanisms, regulated by the mouth and hypothalamus, influence water intake.
Water Losses
- Important water loss locations include the kidneys in urine (500-1400 ml), skin through sweat (450-900 ml), lungs in breathing (350 ml), and gut in feces (150 ml).
- Insensible water loss happens through the skin and lungs.
Imbalances
- Dehydration occurs when water loss exceeds intake. Symptoms include thirst, dry skin, rapid heartbeat, and weakness.
- Water intoxication is rare and occurs when water intake is excessive, and excess water builds up in body fluids.
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, calcium, etc.) play crucial roles in regulating water movement across cell membranes.
- Cell membranes are selectively permeable, allowing some molecules to pass but not others.
- Sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and sulfur are major electrolytes involved in water balance.
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This quiz explores the essential role of water in the human body, including its functions, balance, and regulation. It emphasizes the significance of hydration for metabolic processes and overall health. Test your knowledge about body fluids and their vital contributions to bodily functions.
