Water minerals and health - Water balence
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How does water enter the body?
(metabolic water) C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6 H2O
How does water leave the body and how much?
- urin (kidneys) (how much you drink) several 100 ml up to 5L
- skin (how much activity, temprature humidity) 300 to 400 ml
- lungs (how humid air is)
- stools (how much you drink) 150 ml
What is the the renin-angiotensin system?
The system will lead to the excess production of urine when fluid ingestion is high and overall water intake exceeds loss of water through the stools, lungs and skin.
Conversely, the system will curtail urine production when water losses exceed water intake.
The renin-angiotensin system allows the body to maintain water balance except under the most extreme conditions.
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When is dehydration fatal?
How is dehydration often reached?
Groups that are particularly vulnerable to dehydration include young children and the elderly.
What happens with water intoxication?
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