Components: Theory, Practical
Credit Hours: 4
Course Schedule: Block system
This course covers the function of water in the body and the variation in the fluid content in healthy individuals depending on age, sex and amount of body fat. Fluid balance of solvents and solutes will be highlighted. Common electrolytes and lactic acid and their function will be discussed. Osmosis, diffusion, active transport filtration, source of fluids for the body, fluid imbalance, fluid volume excess and electrolyte imbalance and risk factors for imbalance will be covered. The role of kidneys, cardiovascular system, lungs, adrenal glands, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system in maintaining a stable state under variable conditions (Homeostatic) will be explained.