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The hypothalamus acts as the receptor for detecting whether water levels in the body are too high or too low by how concentrated or dilute the blood is.
If the water level in the body is too low, i.e. the blood is concentrated:
- The pituitary gland secretes ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
- ADH signals the renal tubules in the kidneys to reabsorb more water.
- As a result the kidneys produce less urine, and that urine is more concentrated.
- The extra water being reabsorbed helps to dilute the blood.
If the water level in the body is too high, i.e. the blood is dilute:
- The pituitary gland is not stimulated to release ADH
- Water reabsorption in the renal tubules is decreased.
- More urine is produced and that urine is dilute.
- Less water being reabsorbed helps to concentrate the blood a bit more.
All that YOU to help this process is urinate when your body tells you it needs to, and drink more water (fluids) when your body tells you you're thirsty.
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What filter the blood and control the amount of water and salt in the body?
kidneys
What is the mineral in salt that helps control the amount of fluid in the body?
potassium
What cell part control the amount of water in the cell?
Contractile Vacuoles
The phosphate is water loving but the lipids are not. How will the water enter the cell now?
The cell membrane is designed to keep a balance in the cell. It has a water loving layer, a water hating layer, and a water loving layer. The water loving layer repels fats. The water hating layer repels water. Cells have pores which extend through the cell membrane. The pores control inflow and outflow. The pores control the amount of water in the cell. If the cell does not have enough liquid, they open. If it has to much, they close. These pores need a certain amount of sodium, potassium, and calcium in the blood stream to control them. If your body has too much sodium, the pores in your kidneys have difficulty working and your blood pressure rises. If your body has low sodium, your kidneys might work overtime and deplete the sodium your body has. It is important to keep your electrolytes in balance.
How much of your body is made up of water?
Between 45% and 75%. It depends on the amount of body fat in your body.
Which hormone controls the amount of water in the body?
the minaralocorticoids hormones, which help control the amount of water and salt in the body.
What filter the blood and control the amount of water and salt in the body?
kidneys
How do you get oily skin?
You can't get rid of oily skin but you can control the amount of oil your body produces by drinking water. By drinking water you body won't produce as much oil to hydrate your skin.
How is potassium helpful?
It helps control the amount of salt in your body.
Is potassium helpful?
It helps control the amount of salt in your body.
A nutrient that helps control the amount of fluid in your body?
Sodium
Do you have water in are body?
yes. water is essential for humans.our body comprises of 70% water,which is significant amount.
What is the mineral in salt that helps control the amount of fluid in the body?
potassium
How do animals control their body temperatures?
Some animals have bodies that can control their own body temperatures. Some animals have to find shade or water to control their body temperature.
How can an athlete's body uses water to control body temperature?
Mainly sweat.
What is the role is the kidney?
It maintains the amount of water in the body.
Think of a specific type of human cell that would need to control the amount of water inside of it When would it need to have a lot of water in it and when might it need to get rid of water?
body in general, to me the Eye Ball. The Brain as a organ also.
