its proper functioning. Our bodies require that we consume at least one liter of water each day. When we lack the necessary about of fluid‚ dehydration-which is when a person loses more bodily fluid than he or she takes in‚ occurs. Dehydration can occur quickly‚ gradually over a period of time. In this paper‚ I will discuss the various effects of dehydration on the human body. I will discuss the importance of water to our health‚ compare and contrast the various functions of electrolytes‚ potassium
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Homeostasis Homeostasis is defined as maintaining a constant internal environment. These conditions include water content‚ ion content‚ body temperature and blood glucose concentration. The brain is the centre that monitors and controls the body temperature. The blood glucose concentration is concentrated by the pancreas‚ which produces a hormone known as the insulin; this hormone is able to reduce the blood glucose levels. If there is not enough produced then the disease diabetes is developed.
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Homeostatic Mechanisms Homeostatic mechanisms are essential for a body to maintain a stable condition. The word homeostasis describes the body’s ability to maintain its healthy state‚ while the world around it is changing constantly. There are many steps in the process of homeostasis. First‚ there is the stimulus that causes the change. Then the receptor detects the change. The information of the imbalance is then sent to the control center‚ which decides the response. The information entering into
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SIMULATION STUDIES ON GAX BASED VAPOUR ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR COMBINED DRYING AND STORAGE APPLICATIONS R Sivakumar‚ R Saravanan and Alberto Coronas Extended Abstract India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. In 2010-11‚ fruit production stood at 74.877 million tonnes and vegetables production at 146.554 million tonnes. On the other hand 18% of fruits and vegetables from India are going to waste for want of adequate storage facilities. The amount
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Compilation of “Dehydration of Methylcyclohexanol” Blog entries: A common Sophomore Organic Chemistry laboratory experiment that has great potential for further research is the acid catalyzed dehydration of simple alcohols. The classic dehydration of 2-methylcyclohexanol experiment that was introduced in Journal of Chemical Education in 1967 Taber(1967)JCE:44‚p620. The rather simple procedure of distilling an alcohol with an aqueous acid has spawned several investigations that have resulted
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Dehydration Jazmen Spratling SCI/241 Derrick King 04/15/2012 Dehydration Dehydration is the loss of water and salts essential for normal body function‚ the free dictionary (2012). Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid then it takes in. This is very dangerous to the body. Dehydration cans results from a hot‚ dry climate; prolonged exposure to sun or high temperatures; not drinking enough or other medications that increase urination. Dehydration can upset the delicate fluid-salt
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Dehydration Paper By: Shineka Bell July 11‚ 2010 Water is an essential part of our every day lives‚ whether we know it or not. In the body water bathes the cells of the body and lubricates and cleanses internal and external body organs. Watery tears lubricate the eyes and wash away dirt‚ saliva lubricates the mouth‚ making it easier to chew and swallow foods. Water resists compression so it cushions body compartments such as the joints and eyeballs against shock. In addition‚ water functions
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Dehydration and hyperthermia Dehydration is a deficit of total body water‚ with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes. dehydration can also cause hyperthermia. Dehydration occurs when water intake is insufficient to replace free water lost due to normal physiologic processes and other causes. Hypovolemia is a related condition specifically meaning a decrease in volume of blood plasma‚ not of total body water. Bothe are regulated through independent mechanisms in humans and should not
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Dehydration Paper Water is one of the most important things we need in order to live. Water is everywhere; you can find it at any store or home. If it’s not free then it’s cheap to buy. In this paper we will discuss how water affects your body and many other issues relating to water and ourselves. Your body is made of about 70% of water. That is a big percentage of your bodies’ makeup. If you don’t drink water for a few days you will die. This fact alone should tell you how important it
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Dehydration james November 18‚ 2010 Dehydration Water is an essential part to maintaining a healthy body and weight. Without the proper intake of water‚ the body becomes dehydrated and it begins to pull it from other places including from your blood. “This causes the closing of some smaller vessels (capillaries)‚ making your blood thicker‚ more susceptible to clotting‚ and harder to pump through your system. This can have serious implications in hypertension‚ high cholesterol‚ and heart
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