BPK 110 Study Guide - Final Guide: Tomato Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Cardiac Arrhythmia

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 110
• Professor: Leah Esplen

Document Summary

Toxicity/ deficiency symptoms water is essential for life. Water required for fluid and electrolyte balance and many metabolic reactions. Toxicity: becoming overhydrated is rare, can result of dilution of sodium hyponatremia. Deficiency: dehydration results when we don"t drink enough water or are unable to retain the water we consume. Toxicity: water retention, high blood pressure, loss of calcium hypernatremia. Deficiency: muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, mental confusion hyponatremia. Toxicity: muscle weakness, vomiting, irregular heartbeat hyperkalemia. Deficiency: muscle weakness, paralysis, mental confusion, lack of appetite, irregular heartbeat hypokalemia. Toxicity: none known deficiency: dangerous blood acid- base imbalances, irregular heartbeat caused by severe dehydration and frequent vomiting. Maintenance of health blood pressure, the initiation of blood clotting, and regulation of various hormones and enzymes. Toxicity: muscle spasms, convulsions, low blood calcium, high blood phosphorous levels. Deficiency: muscle weakness, muscle damage, bone pain, dizziness , reduced blood clotting. Toxicity: mineral imbalances, shock, kidney failure, fatigue, mental confusion, kidney stones, hypercalcemia.