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Dehydration is a process that occurs in the body (and elswhwere). It is not a body system. There are nine (9) body systems, and to remember them remember the following: RED RUM CIN, as in: Respiratory, Endocrine, Digestive, Reproductive, Urinary, Musculoskeletal, Circulatory, Integumentary (skin), and Nervous.

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Can dehydration cause cramping in the body?

Yes, dehydration can cause muscle cramping in the body.


What system do the sweat glands belong to?

Sweat glands belong to the integumentary system, which is the body's system responsible for protecting the body from damage, such as dehydration and infection. Sweat glands help regulate body temperature by producing sweat, which cools the body through evaporation.


A condition which is caused by excessive loss of water?

Dehydration is a condition caused by excessive loss of water from the body, leading to symptoms such as thirst, dry mouth, dark urine, decreased urine output, and fatigue. Severe dehydration can be life-threatening and requires prompt medical attention to rehydrate the body.


When is dehydration synthesis used by your body?

Dehydration synthesis is used by the body when building complex molecules such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. This process involves removing a water molecule to bond smaller molecules together to form larger ones. For example, amino acids can be joined together through dehydration synthesis to form proteins.


What provides an outer covering of the body for protection?

Skin is the outer covering for the body. It is part of both the Sensory system and the Immune system.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Answer: Integumentary Systemsystem includes: Skin, nails, and hair; cutaneous sense organs and glandsFunction:Protects deeper organs from injury due to bumps, chemicals, bacteria, and dehydration (drying out).Excretes salts and ureaHelps regulate body temperature

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What system plays a role in defending the body from harm?

The integumentary system protects the body from injury, infection, and dehydration.


What body system forms the external surface of the body and provides protection from dehydration environmental chemicals and impacts?

The skin.


What body system forms the external surface of the body and provides the protection from dehydration environmental chemicals and impacts?

The skin.


Can dehydration cause cramping in the body?

Yes, dehydration can cause muscle cramping in the body.


How do you calculate the degree of dehydration?

(Original body weight)-(current body weight)= weight lost (weight lost)/(original body weight) * 100 = % of dehydration (degree of dehydration)


What system do the sweat glands belong to?

Sweat glands belong to the integumentary system, which is the body's system responsible for protecting the body from damage, such as dehydration and infection. Sweat glands help regulate body temperature by producing sweat, which cools the body through evaporation.


What did onion giving in the body?

It help body from dehydration.


When your body loses water it loses electrolytes what is it scientific term for what?

The loss of water in the human body is called dehydration. The loss of electrolytes that results from dehydration is still described as dehydration.


What does dehydration do to the body?

It makes you thirsty.


What is it called when your body doesnt have enough water?

It is called dehydration (or Gafaf in Arabic).


Why is dehydration bad?

Dehydration is bad because this means your. Body is not getting enough liquid


Can the body adapt to dehydration?

Most likely the body won't adapt but if you somehow have something that helps it most definitely can. The body can adapt short-term to mild dehydration. Moderate dehydration can begin to have deleterious effects after 48 hrs, moderate to moderately severe can be fatal in 7-10 days. Severe dehydration can cause multi-system failure in 24 -72 hrs, depending on your hydration level and general health at the time immediatetly preceding a catastrophic event.