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LSSC Mechanism for Regulation of Water Intake and Excretion Discussion

 

Can you help me understand this Nutrition question?

What the mechanism for the regulation of water intake and excretion? How does the respiratory and renal system work in maintaining the acid-base balance of the human body.

Review these concepts:

  • Fluid compartments 
  • Effect of Electrolytes on Water balance 
  • Effect of plasma proteins on water balance 
  • Assessing water balance 

What is the application to you, your community, and globally?

Summarize fluid compartments in the body.

  1. List the functions of water
  2. Describe hormones that control water
  3. Which organs control acid-base balance? Explain
  4. How is water balance assessed?
  5. Review Clinical Application 8-5, then summarize the concept of third space losses