Water and electrolyte balance

Definition

Objective

Understand the core idea

Keywords

Water balance, Electrolyte balance, osmolality

Water Intake and Output

Objective

Learn the main facts and relationships

Keywords

Water intake, exogenous, endogenous

Hormonal Regulation of Water and Sodium Balance

Objective

Track activators, inhibitors and feedback

Keywords

ADH (vasopressin), Aldosterone, Renin-angiotensin

Electrolyte Distribution in Body Fluids

Objective

Learn the main facts and relationships

Keywords

Electrolytes, mEq/l, 1,000 mEq

Osmolality of Body Fluids

Objective

Learn the main facts and relationships

Keywords

Plasma osmolality, Na+, 90%

Clinical Correlation

Objective

Connect the mechanism to clinical findings

Keywords

Dehydration, Diabetes insipidus, Overhydration (water intoxication)