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Food Science
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12
Science
Undergraduate 3
11/11/2008

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Term
Water
Definition
  1. essential nutrient for the body
  2. it makes between 50-75% of a person's body weight
  3. 2/3 of the water in the body is intracellular fluid
  4. 1/3 of the water in the body is extrcellular fluid, which is between cells and in the blood
Term
Functions of Water
Definition
  • moves nutrients and waste in the body
  • lubricates the joits
  • participates in several chemical reactions
helps maintain the body's temperature
Term
how much water you need
Definition

1-1.5 mL per kilocalorie

or

around 16 fluid oz a day

Term
water balance
Definition

intake must equal bout the same as excretion

and 

if you do not maintain this balnce behydration can occur

Term
when water level is low in the body
Definition
the hypothalamus in the brain signals the pituitary gland, which secretes an antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This signals to the kidneys to reabsorb water so none is lost through the urine and blood pressure increases
Term
when water level is high in the body
Definition

the kidneys secrete large  amounts of dilute urine

and

alcohol and caffenice inhibits ADH, causing dehydration

Term
Function of Fluids
Definition

they disolve and transport substances

account for blood volume

helps maintain the body temperature

protects and lubricates joints

Term
When minerals or salts disolve in water the form ions know as electrolytes
Definition
sodium ions are cations and chloride ions are anions
Term
electrolytes attract water molecules to them
Definition
the water molecule will rotate to accomodate to either the positive or negative side of an ion
Term
Electrolyte Functions
Definition

they regulate fluid balance

enable nerves to respond stimuli

signal muscles to contraction

Term

Loss of Electrolytes

 

Definition

sweating

bleeding

urine or poop

vomiting

diarrhea

 

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