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Mineralocorticoids help regulate both water and electrolyte balance in body fluids?
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The most important regulator of electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids is?
The answer is Aldosterone. Accounts for >95% of the mineralocorticoid produced; the essential function of mineralocorticoids is to regulate the electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids, (Na+ and K+)
Do minerals regulate body fluids and assist in various body functions and contribute to growth and aid in building tissues?
They are inorganic catalysts in biochemical reactions. They are also useful in electrolyte and water balance, as well as bone formation, collagen formation, and wound healing.
What part of the brain regulates water balance and body temperature?
The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that regulates water balance and body temperature. The hypothalamus is situated underneath the thalamus.
What is the maintenance of a dynamic balance of substances in body fluids?
homeostasis
What biological mechanism senses a drop in the osmolarity of the blood when you are deyhydrated?
Among other things, the Kidneys regulate blood fluid levels and electrolyte balance. If one is dehydrated, the kidneys reabsorb more sodium via the "thousands" of nephrons that make up the body of the kidney. As a physiological rule, fluids follow a concentration gradient, so, in this case, water follows sodium and the body will retain more water. Here is a great link on kidney function: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/Kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/
The most important regulator of electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids is?
The answer is Aldosterone. Accounts for >95% of the mineralocorticoid produced; the essential function of mineralocorticoids is to regulate the electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids, (Na+ and K+)
What is the importance of testing for electrolyte levels and what can happen if the electrolyte levels are not in balance?
An electrolyte imbalance can be an indicator of renal failure. The kidneys maintain the electrolyte balance in the body. Electrolytes are needed by the heart so it can make use of the electrical impulses it gets from the brain. They also regulate fluids and acid levels in the body.
Explain how water balance and electrolyte balance are interdependent?
electrolytes are dissolved in water of the body fluids
What has the author Gretchen Mayo Reed written?
Gretchen Mayo Reed has written: 'Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance' -- subject(s): Body fluids, Hydrogen-ion concentration, Programmed instruction, Programmed texts, Water-Electrolyte Balance, Water-electrolyte balance (Physiology), Water-electrolyte imbalances 'Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance: a programed instruction in physiology for nurses'
What is the best electrolyte in water?
Electrolytes are minerals that the body uses to regulate fluids in the body. Example:Sodium And last I checked, they are not found in water(NORMALLY)
Why are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome patients treated with blood transfusions and intravenous fluids?
The patient is resuscitated and stabilized with blood transfusions and intravenous fluids to restore the fluid and electrolyte balance.
What has the author John N Krieger written?
John N. Krieger has written: 'Practical fluids and electrolytes' -- subject(s): Acid-Base Imbalance, Acid-base imbalances, Kidney, Physiology, Water-Electrolyte Balance, Water-Electrolyte Imbalance, Water-electrolyte imbalances
What do Electrolyte tests look at?
Electrolyte tests are typically conducted on blood plasma or serum, urine, and diarrheal fluids
Do minerals regulate body fluids and assist in various body functions and contribute to growth and aid in building tissues?
They are inorganic catalysts in biochemical reactions. They are also useful in electrolyte and water balance, as well as bone formation, collagen formation, and wound healing.
What is the role of renal system?
Regulate bodily fluids
Why is diarrhea bad?
Large amounts of diarrhea dehydrate the body by removing fluids. Diarrhea can also cause loss of sodium (salts) and throw off your body's electrolyte balance. So, if you have diarrhea, stay hydrated!
What part of the brain regulates water balance and body temperature?
The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that regulates water balance and body temperature. The hypothalamus is situated underneath the thalamus.
