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it might be better than nothing but the salt in sea water would make you even thirstier and you could die becauce the fluids are taken out of your body
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What is the sensory function for water?
You have a thirst centre in the brain. When the osmolarity of the extracellular compartment becomes more, water is drawn out from the cells. The signal is sent to brain and you feel thirst. When ever there is loss of isotonic fluid like happens in cholera, the patient do not complain of thirst. Even with severe dehydration.
The chief mechanism for maintaining fluid balance is to?
The body normally loses less than 1% of its water at any one time. An increase in the osmotic pressure of ECF (extracellular fluid) due to water loss stimulates osmoreceptors in the thirst center (in hypothalamus) and the hypothalamic activity triggers thirst and the person seeks water.
Which hormone stimulates thirst?
Your brain triggers thirst behavior. When your body needs water it will trigger a thirst response in order to get it.
What disease causes excessive thirst or urination?
Putting aside normal thirst from lack of drinking, extreme thirst can be a symptom of diabetes.
Why does ice stop the swelling in your body?
Sometimes edema is caused by a dysregulation of the thirst response. Cold liquids "quench" this response more effectively than warm or lukewarm liquids. I suspect then that ice appeases the inappropriate thirst mechanisms without actually providing much liquid (that could exacerbate the edema), while the edema is treated (often with mild diuretics).
In the early days pioneers only had water or tea to what their thirst?
In the early days, pioneers primarily drank water or tea to quench their thirst. Water was the most common choice due to its availability and necessity for survival, while tea provided a flavorful option and helped boost morale during long journeys or hard work.
How can you use the word quench in a sentence?
When I am hot I quench my thirst by drinking water.
Does sugar water quench thirst?
not really
A sentence using the word quench?
Is it true that coke does not quench your thirst? This quench gum is amazing! Bob go get me a drink that will quench my thirst. This really did quench my thirst.
What cocktail to drink to quench thirst?
Alcohol won't quench a thirst... in the end, it'll only make you more thirsty and dehydrated. Try water.
What is the meaning of quenches?
"quench" means to put out a fire using water. It can also by analogy mean to alleviate a thirst (quench a thirst).
Why do rabbits drink water?
To quench its thirst. So it survives.
Why doesn't water seem to quench my thirst?
You may be dehydrated.
Why is your goat drinking more water lately?
to quench thirst
how do leopard seals quench their thirst?
They eat white snow to quench their thirst. cya people
How do you quench your thirst?
You should drink something such as water, soda, tea, etc.
What is a synonym for quench?
thirst
