Maintaining Water Balance Flashcards
How much water is the human boys made up of
60%
How is water lost from the body
Sweat
Urine
Faeces
Water vapour when exhaling
What are the results of dehydration to the blood
Blood thickens and becomes viscous meaning it’s speed slows when travelling around the body and delivers nutrients and oxygen slower
How does dehydration do to your heart rate
Increases the heart rate and it has to pump the thicker blood around the body and this can lead to an irregular heart rhythm
What are other affects of dehydration
Increase in body temperature decrease in reaction time
Muscle fatigue which leads to cramps
Dizziness, nausea, blurred vision and headaches
What is the average daily intake recommendation of water
2.5L for men
2L for women
Why is water important
For chemical reactions in the body
For sweat to cool down
Stay hydrated
