Chapter 9: Water and Electrolyte Balance
Body Water Functions and Requirements
Water: the fundamental nutrient
1) Basic principles
A. A unified whole
B. Body water compartments
C. Particles in the water solution
2) Homeostasis
Body water functions
1) Solvent
2) Transport
3) Thermoregulation
4) Lubricant
Body water requirements
1) Surrounding environment
2) Activity level
3) Functional losses
4) Metabolic needs
5) Age
6) Caffeine and medications
7) Dehydration
8) Water intoxication
Water Balance
Body water: the solvent
1) Distribution
A. Extracellular fluid
B. Intracellular fluid
Body Water Functions and Requirements
Water: the fundamental nutrient
1) Basic principles
A. A unified whole
B. Body water compartments
C. Particles in the water solution
2) Homeostasis
Body water functions
1) Solvent
2) Transport
3) Thermoregulation
4) Lubricant
Body water requirements
1) Surrounding environment
2) Activity level
3) Functional losses
4) Metabolic needs
5) Age
6) Caffeine and medications
7) Dehydration
8) Water intoxication
Water Balance
Body water: the solvent
1) Distribution
A. Extracellular fluid
B. Intracellular fluid
