Electrolyte is a scientific term for salts, specifically ions. The term electrolyte means that this ion is electrically-charged and moves to either a negative or positive electrode. Ions that move to the negative which are called cations are positively charged and Ions that move to the positive which are called anions are negatively charged. They can be divided into acids, bases, and salts, because they all give ions when dissolved in water. Electrolytes are present in the human body, and the balance
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Blood serum Pleural fluid Urine Gastric juice Saliva Water This image shows the main electrolytes found within the bodily fluids. They are sodium, chloride, magnesium, calcium and potassium. They are involved in various functions in our cells and organs. They are responsible for maintain the balance of fluids between the intracellular and extracellular environments. Tutor vista 2014. List of electrolytes [Online] available from: http://chemistry.tutorvista.com/inorganic-chemistry/list-of-electrolytes
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Na, and K are excreted. 2. What are the commonly seen blood glucose levels? 70-130 is for normal non DKA, In DKA levels are 250-600+. 3. What fluid and electrolyte disturbances commonly occur and why? Hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency causes an osmotic diuresis that leads to marked urinary losses of water and electrolytes. Urinary excretion of ketones causes additional losses of Na and K. If serum K is not monitored and replaced as needed, life-threatening hypokalemia may develop
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everywhere. Battery is a device that converts chemical energy directly to electrical energy. It consists of a number of voltaic cells; each voltaic cell consists of two half-cellsconnected in series by a conductive electrolyte containing anions and cations. One half-cell includes electrolyte and the electrode to which anions (negatively charged ions) migrate, i.e., the anode or negative electrode; the
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Dehydration 1 Francia Moss SCI/241 February 19, 2012 Rebecca Gillaspy Dehydration 2 Dehydration is defined as the lack of the retaining of fluid that is needed to be in the human body. Our body is very sensitive and when it needs something that is missing, then we are alerted by its need with a prompt reaction from the body. Dehydration believe it or not can be mild or moderate and even severe depending on how much of fluid the body is missing. One must be cautious
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few of the functions of water in the body and what can happen if enough water is not taken in, resulting in dehydration. Following the functions of water, I will discuss dehydration and its stages and symptoms. I will also cover the essential electrolytes in the body, sodium, potassium, and chloride their location, functions, intake recommendations, and the dangers of taking in too much of each. Alcohol and caffeine can have a negative effect on how the body uses water, so I will discuss and explain
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Dehydration January 16th 2011 University of Axia Instructor: Water is so essential to health maintenance because our cells are mostly made up of water and because of that all the essential functions of every single cell in our body are carried out in the presence of the universal solvent. A person can call it metabolism, flushing out of, toxic wastes, delivery of nutrients to the cells and also heat to transfer. When you feel hot, you grab a glass of water and you feel better. When you have
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seen in infants under six months and in athletes. Babies might drink countless bottles of water in each day or formula diluted too much while athletes lose water and electrolytes by sweating. When a person drinks too much water from being dehydrated, water intoxication and hyponatremia are results if it is not accompanied with electrolytes. During intoxication, or too much water enters the body’s cells, the tissues swell because of the excess fluid. A person’s cells have to maintain a specific concentration
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The body is mostly made of water, two-thirds actually. It is vital for the body's organs to function properly that the body is well hydrated. The amount of water that the body needs can be affected by several things. The environment, the things we consume in what we eat and drink, and the amount of activity all play a major part in the water requirements our body needs. Water is the lifeline that our body needs to run. Proper hydration helps in the control of body temperature. Water also helps
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Holy Cross of Mintal Inc. Mintal, Davao City S.Y.2013-2014 SCIENCE INVESTIGATORY PROJECT PROPOSAL “Vinegar, as an alternative battery for calculators and LED Bulbs” Submitted by: Group #6 Members: Eno, Bea Badilla, Baby Love Pepe, Era Garsuta, Allan John Peralta, Roman Gr.8 – St. Joseph Submitted to: Ms. Agnes Jane Nudalo Science 8 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We, the group six, would like to take this moment to thank our dear parents, who have assisted us in our project
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