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NR228 Exam 2 Review
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Water as a nutrient in the body - Water is mainly absorbed during digestion because it is inorganic and is not digested - Water helps in the process of metabolism o It can be released as a byproduc... t o Can be part of the process in which releases energy o It becomes available for body functions when glycogen is used for energy Water’sfunction - Gives shape and rigidity to cells - Keeps body temperature stable - Conducts heat - Helps keep the body cool through evaporation - Acts as a lubricant (joint fluid and mucous) - Forms a shock-absorbing fluid cushion - Delivers nutrients and removes waste - Moves mineralsthroughout the body Homeostasis - Maintained by electrolytes including minerals and blood proteins - Two most important minerals are sodium and potassium o Sodium ▪ extracellular fluid ▪ edema occurs when too much water is retained ▪ can lead to hypertension due to the high blood pressure when there is too much ▪ hyponatremia when deficiency occurs ▪ deficiency from dehydration and diarrhea ▪ too much sodium is hard for the body to handle and can be toxic o Potassium ▪ Intracellular fluid [Show More]
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