FNN 111 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Tomato Juice, Saltine Cracker, Tocopherol
14 Dec 2018
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To maintain blood volume and fluid balance , medium for electrolytes. Icf- find k ,po4- and ecf-find na, cl. Transmission of nerve signals and help with muscle contraction. Coupled with sodium in ecf maintain fluid balance. Work with wbc in immune response to help kill bacteria. 85% stored in bones animal sources more readily absorbed than plant source. Antioxidant: stabilize free radical by donating electron protecting cell mem from losing cell mem integrity. Can be found in tomato juice, potato chips, saltine crackers, table salt. Fresh fruits, veg, legumes, whole grains and dairy foods ( potato, banana, nonfat yogurt, tomato juice, halibut, orange juice) Due to high salt intake, from any salty foods and even in low sodium diet, get enough chloride. People on diuretic meds at risk of k deficiency. Rare: could occur if pt severely dehydrated ( ie: from frequent vomit) Hyperkalemia- result in heart attack and failure due to xs amt and cannot excrete none.
