MSU HNF 150 Exam 3 Questions With Correct
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Water balance of the body - Answer✔-Dehydration
-Water equilibrium
-Water intoxication
T/F: 60% of body weight is water weight - Answer✔True
Major functions of water in the body - Answer✔-Carries nutrients
-Cleanses tissue an blood
-Solvent
-Chemical reactions
-Lubricant around joints
-Shock absorber
-Body temperature
How to dehydrate the body - Answer✔-Dont drink enough fluids
-Diuretics (alcohol, caffeine)
-Eat lots of salt and sugar
Dehydration symptoms - Answer✔-Thirst
-Dry mouth
-Lack of energy
-Rapid pulse
-Low blood pressure
-Sudden weight loss
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-Reduced urine
Water Recommendations - Answer✔Men (19-30y): 3.7 Liters
Women (19-30y): 2.7 Liters
What is not a sign of dehydration? - Answer✔Increased urination
Which part of the brain regulates water intake? - Answer✔hypothalamus
Sources of water output: - Answer✔kidneys, skin, lungs, feces
Hard water: - Answer✔contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium
Soft water: - Answer✔treated water with only sodium ion
Example: rainwater
Diuretic - Answer✔compound, usually a medication, causing increased urinary water excretion
Ions - Answer✔electrically charged particles such as sodium or chloride
What is usually the first sign of dehydration? - Answer✔thirst
Which type of water is more highly regulated? - Answer✔tap water
Trace Minerals - Answer✔Iodine, Zinc, Fluoride, Iron, Selenium
Iodine Function & Sources - Answer✔Thyroid hormone and BMR
-iodized salt, seafood, foods grown in iodine rich soil, bread
Iodine Deficiency - Answer✔goiter, cretinism(severe stomach bulge and underdevelopment
mentally and physically)
Zinc Function & Sources - Answer✔Works with proteins to help enzymes
-yogurt, pork chops, meats, fish, enriched cereal
Zinc Deficiency - Answer✔HBP, growth retardation, dermatitis and poor wound healing
Fluoride Function & Sources - Answer✔Works with insulin to regulate/release energy from
glucose. Helps form bones and teeth
-fish, meat, seafood, water with fluoride
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