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26.3.1: Student Notebook Assignment

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    Read only the part listed below. Take notes and answer questions as described. Each note taking instruction should be done in your own words, in 1-2 sentences or bullet points, unless otherwise stated.

    26.3 Electrolyte Balance

    • Describe the importance of electrolyte balance in the body.
    • For each of the following electrolytes describe how the balance is maintained. What happens when it is too high or too low and what can cause it to be out of balance?
      • Sodium
      • Potassium
      • Chloride
      • Bicarbonate (just focus on how it is maintained)
      • Calcium
      • Phosphate
    • Describe the system for regulating sodium and potassium. Especially focus on the feedback loop and the hormones involved.
    • Describe the system for regulating calcium and phosphate.

    Watch the YouTube video How the Kidneys Regulate Water Balance by Nutrition World

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