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They will respond with an increased out put of urine.
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How do kidneys respond to an increased intake of salt?
It is important to control you salt intake because, it can lead to high blood pressure.
The command center of fluid intake is located where?
§The kidneys control how much water is reabsorbed; excess water is processed by the kidneys and excreted as urine
What conditions promote increased sodium or hypernatremia?
diabetes insipidus (water loss by the kidneys), Cushing's disease, and hyperaldosteronism (increased sodium reabsorption).
Why someone who is sick would require an increased intake of water?
To "flush" out the bacteria
How do the kidneys respond when the kidney detect an increase in salt?
When the kidneys detect an increase in salt in the body, they retain water to dilute the salt until it can be eliminated. This can result in a rise in blood pressure.
What effect would drinking water have on fluid handling in kidney?
Too much fluid intake will cause the kidneys to produce more urine and inadequate fluid intake will cause the kidneys to conserve body fluids by reducing the volume of urine excreted
If your water intake on a certain day were higher than usual how would your body respond to this?
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If your kidneys were not working what would happen if you drank a large quantity of water?
You'd get an increased water concentration, that will, force water into your cells and tissues, causing your body to swell.
What is the major target of antidiuretic hormone?
The major target of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is the kidneys, where it acts to increase water reabsorption, leading to reduced urine volume and increased blood volume. This helps to regulate water balance and maintain blood pressure within a normal range.
How the blood vessels can respond to the lack of blood?
vasoconstriction and venoconstriction (arteries and veins) renin/aldosterone secretion by kidneys (to increase blood volume by preventing water and sodium loss) blood redistributed to vital organs (brain, heart, kidney and liver) tachycardia of heart (increased heart rate
What factors may cause an increase in the flow of urine?
-Increased water intake. -Ingestion of a diuretic. -Certain illnesses.
Do you think sodium in the urine will increase with an increased intake of the high sodium-junk foods?
Yes, an increased intake of high-sodium junk foods can lead to an increase in sodium levels in the urine. This is because the body excretes excess sodium through the urine in order to maintain a balance of electrolytes. High sodium intake can also lead to water retention and increased blood pressure.
