4 main functions of water in the body Correct Answer: Act as a vehicle of transportation of substances to and from cells 4 main functions of water in the body Correct Answer: Aid heat regulations by providing perspiration which evaporates 4 main functions of water in the body Correct Answer: Assist with miniatous of hydrogen balance in the body 4 main functions of water in the body Correct Answer: To serve as a medium for the enzymatic action for digestion How much of the body is water? Correct Answer: More than half - 60% males contain 50?males contain 60% due to fat tissue Lose more fluid through skin than adults Correct Answer: Infants - kidneys are not as efficient as adults less fluid absorption PRN 1178 client centered care 2 exam 1 Adults - age related decline in total body water Correct Answer: Diminished thirst sensations; decrease in urine concentrating abilities of kidneys; decreases the effectiveness of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Hypovolemia Correct Answer: Abnormal decrease in the volume of blood plasma (occurs with dehydration or bleeding) What is critical in maintaining homeostasis Correct Answer: Water Cells can't function without Correct Answer: Water - death will occur Electrolytes are Correct Answer: Minerals or salt dissolved in body fluid. Major source is from diet Electrolytes are measured Correct Answer: MEq/L Electrolytes in Correct Answer: A solution breaks into particles known as ions from reactions from hydrogen and electrolyte Ions Correct Answer: Develop a positive electrical charge known as citations; for each positive charge in a fluid compartment there must be a negatively charged anion so that the balance is maintained Circulating blood volume Correct Answer: 4 to 6 liters PRN 1178 client centered care 2 exam 1 Erythrocytes Correct Answer: Red cells - carried in plasma Leukocytes Correct Answer: White cells - carried in plasma Platelets Correct Answer: thrombocytes - carried in plasma Cancer Correct Answer: Results from defect in DNA genes; Inherited or caused by mutation; carcinogens is external and internal environment ***men and women who are overweight by 40% or more have a 33%-35% greater risk of developing cancer than persons of normal weight*** Environmental agents Correct Answer: Carcinogen exposure ( x-rays, sun, UV light, lifestyle, tobacco use ) viruses are capable of introducing new genetic material into normal cell and transforming it into a malignant one Cancer warning signs Correct Answer: Unusual bleeding; sores that don't heal; change in bowel or bladder habits; lump in breast or other part of the body; nagging cough; dysphangia (difficulting swallowing); change in mole cancer prevention Correct Answer: Make early detection; nitrite and food additives - cancer stimulators; moderation in drinking alcohol too much can cause liver damage, vitamin c (bacon)