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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
Why someone who is sick would require an increased intake of water?
To "flush" out the bacteria
What conditions promote increased sodium or hypernatremia?
diabetes insipidus (water loss by the kidneys), Cushing's disease, and hyperaldosteronism (increased sodium reabsorption).
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.
When you eat pizza the body will respond to the high sodium intake in the ingredients by?
increasing fluid retention to balance electrolyte levels. This can lead to temporary bloating and increased blood pressure. It's important to maintain a balanced diet to help offset the effects of high sodium intake.
Which condition is caused by insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to adh?
Diabetes insipidus is caused by insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to ADH. This hormone helps regulate water balance in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted in urine.
What factors may cause an increase in the flow of urine?
-Increased water intake. -Ingestion of a diuretic. -Certain illnesses.
