Aquaporins of the Kidney and Water Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology
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The Importance of Maintaining Adequate Levels of Water
Too Little Water
- Inadequate perfusion due to low blood volume
- A build up of waste products due to insufficent urine volume
- Increased solute concentrations affect cell function
- Inability to sweat and control body temperature
- Death
Too Much Water
- Oedema
- Increased blood volume and therefore pressure could damage the CVS
- A decrease in solute concentrations disrupt normal cell function
Total Water Balance