Basic Principles of Fluid and Electrolytes PDF
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This document summarizes the basic principles of fluid and electrolytes. It covers hydration, nerve function, muscle contraction, and pH balance, along with the role of fluids in digestion, waste removal, and enzyme function.
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## Basic Principles of Fluid and Electrolytes - Play a crucial role in maintaining overall health and physiological functions. ### Fluid - Hydration - Supports cellular function and metabolic processes. - Thermoregulation via sweating and respiration - Transport nutrients, hormones, a...
## Basic Principles of Fluid and Electrolytes - Play a crucial role in maintaining overall health and physiological functions. ### Fluid - Hydration - Supports cellular function and metabolic processes. - Thermoregulation via sweating and respiration - Transport nutrients, hormones, and waste. ### Electrolytes 1. Nerve function (e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium) - Transmit electrical signals in nerves 2. Muscle contraction - Contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles 3. pH Balance - Maintains the body's acid-base balance - Fluids assist the digestion and absorption of nutrients. - Fluids help the kidney filter waste from the blood and excrete them through the urine to maintain homeostasis. - Electrolytes aid in function of enzymes and gastric juices.
