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16 Cards in this Set
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Fluid found between cells is called?
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extracellular fluids / interstucail fluids
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What percentage of an adults healthy body weight is fluid?
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50-70%
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Primary reason we sweat?
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To regulate body temperature
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Fluid intake per day is recommended for adult men & women (Liters)?
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Women 2.2 liters / Men 3 liters
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Groups MOST vulnerable to dehydration?
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Infants and Elderly
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Thirst Mechanism?
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Hypothalamus
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Heatstroke?
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Most fatal condition (related)
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Health consequences of chronic alcohol abuse?
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Decreases HDL Cholesterol
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Alcohol is absorbed in the?
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Stomach & intestine
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Alcohol provides ______ Kcal/grams?
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7
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A "drink" refers to a beverage that provides ______ fluid of ounces of alcohol?
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.05
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Binge Drinking?
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5 or more drinks in what sitting
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Water is the main component of all body fluids?
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True
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Can pregnant women safely drink alcohol after the first 3 months of pregnancy?
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No
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Cirrhosis?
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Stage liver disease
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Dietary guidelines for americans recommends ____ drink(s) per day for women and ____ drink(s) a day for men?
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1 women / 2 men
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