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solvent
liquid substance in which other substances dissolve
metabolic water
water formed as by-product of carb, lipid, or protein metabolism
AI for total water intake
fluids and foods
men: 15 cups
women: 11 cups
AI for water intake
water only
men: 13 cups
women: 9 cups
antidiuretic hormone
hormone secreted by pituitary gland when blood concentration of solutes is high; causes kidneys to decrease water excretion, increases blood volume
angiotensin
hormone produced by liver, activated by enzymes from kidneys
signals adrenal glands to produce aldosterone and directs kidneys to conserve sodium (and water)
increases blood volume
aldosterone
hormone produced by adrenal glands when blood volume low
tells kidneys to conserve sodium (and water) to increase blood volume
dehydration
inadequate intake of water to replace losses
water intoxication
potentially fatal condition that occurs with high intake of water, results in severe dilution of blood and other fluids
hyponatremia
dangerously low blood sodium level
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