Electrolyte

and end up taking in too little or too many electrolytic minerals, or may only focus on one electrolyte. “Supplementing with only one electrolyte or consuming too much of one or more electrolytic minerals overrides the complex and precise mechanisms that regulate proper electrolyte balance” such as excess salt consumption which will cause more problems than it resolves (1). This means that all electrolytes are important and athletes that only show concern for one electrolytic mineral, may end up…

to learn how batteries are made and how they work. A 12-volt motorcycle battery is made up of a plastic case containing six cells. Each cell is made up of a set of positive and negative plates immersed in a dilute sulfuric acid solution known as electrolyte, and each cell has a voltage of…

• Functioning Nerves and innervation from brain to organs to sense pH changes • Functioning Renal System • Functioning Respiratory System • Functioning buffering system • Concepts o Perfusion o Oxygenation o Elimination o Nutrition o Fluid and electrolyte balance Problems • Metabolic Acidosis: caused by loss of bicarbonate or too much acid in the body • Metabolic Alkalosis: caused by increase in bicarbonate or loss of acid in the body • Respiratory Acidosis: caused by an increase in dissolved…

A Battery (Electricity) is a device that makes electric current through motion of cells which are the components of the battery. They are devices that convert their inner chemical energy into electrical energy. A battery has of two or more cells which are connected together in order to give out electricity. Batteries are commonly used in single cells such as the ones used to power radios, watches and small electrical appliances that are used in everyday life. They are also used to supply energy…

The results of the EIS for the hydrolysates showed a similar tendency of impedance. The semicircle portion at high frequency and linear portion (Warburg impedance) at a low frequency were observed. The resistance of charge-transfer (Rct) and the electrolyte resistance (Rs) could be calculated using the diameter of the semicircle in the plot and the intercept on the real axis of the semicircle [18]. At 2, 1, and 0.5% glucose samples of the EFC system, the Rct values were found to be 5.4, 3.5, and…

which is widely used in industrial world. Basically, the Ni-Cad battery consists of positive and negative plates, separators, electrolyte, cell vent, and cell container. The positive plate in Ni-Cad battery is Nickel Hydroxide Ni(OH)2. However, the negative plate is Cadmium. The electrolyte is made from potassium hydroxide solution (KOH) in distilled water. However, the electrolyte which is made from potassium hydroxide solution dose not enter into chemical reaction with the plates or other…

The isotonic solution contains nonpenetrating electrolytes that essentially increases fluid in the ECF. The nonpenetrating electrolytes in the ECF help to increase and retain blood volume, thus bring the blood pressure back up to normal. If distilled water was used, the water would just go from the ECF to the ICF as it would hypotonic the cells. This would cause the cells to become bloated and perhaps even lyse. By having the nonpenetrating electrolytes stay in the ECF, the blood volume in the…

chemical imbalance known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DIABETES.ORG). DKA causes osmotic diuresis which results in urinary losses of water and electrolytes (sodium and potassium). Potassium levels are initially elevated, however with insulin therapy, potassium shifts into cells and causes hypokalemia (ATI BOOK). Certain stressors and drugs can cause DKA include: acute infection, trauma, pancreatitis, stroke, corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics, and sympathomimetic. Signs and symptoms of DKA…

I decided to select hyponatremia because I know electrolyte imbalance is a very common issue. The Understanding Pathology textbook by Sue E. Heuther and Kathryn L. McCane state that hyponatremia is a sodium deficit or a serum sodium level that is less than 135 mEq/L. This in turn leads to a low serum osmolality. Hyponatremia can occur due to loss of sodium, inadequate intake of sodium, or dilution of sodium by water excess. This electrolyte imbalance often takes place in the elderly…

much better than plain water. Their claim (1) is that they replace the electrolytes your body uses while performing a strenuous activity. Most people including myself have never really had an idea of what exactly is in Gatorade itself (2). The ingredients that mostly stood out were sodium citrate and mono potassium phosphate. Those basically translate to salt and potassium. Both sodium and potassium are forms of electrolytes. Sodium activates your thirst mechanism all while potassium…