NUSC 1165 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Action Potential, Lubricant, Marasmus
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Comprises approximately 60% of the human body"s weight. After getting hot (moving things), water cools you down. Girls need 2. 7l and boys need 3. 7l. Bone growth, vision, oxygen transport, blood clotting, tissue growth and development. Vitamin k forms proteins to seal off blood clots (paper cuts) Bone strength, oxygen transport, nerve impulse transmission. Synthesis of new compounds (dietary proteins that we eat) Protein hormones: involved in nutrient storage and release. After a high carb meal, that will contribute to glucose spike. One glucose rises, insulin in released to facilitate the uptake of sugar into the body"s cells. Overall, this all contributes to homeostasis: a physiological state in which a stable internal body environment is maintained. Refers to eating too little or too much of one or more nutrients. Adverse or toxic reactions in the body may occur. Beta carotene- contributes to color of vegetables, carrots started turning skin orange. U. s. adults: 68% are classified as overweight or obeses.
