a person experiencing rough dry skin, dry mouth, rapid pulse blood, and thirst is most likely suffering from: dehydration, zinc deficiency, anemia or iodine deficiency
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Part III - Dehydration By 3:00 p.m. Lacy had competed in a few more events, and was now feeling unwell. She told her coach that she felt dizzy, tired, weak and had a headache and dry mouth. Her coach noticed that Lacy's skin was pale, dry and her eyeballs appeared sunken. The coach asked Lacy about her food and beverage consumption and came to suspect that Lacy was dehydrated. Questions 7. Fill in this flow diagram to illustrate the homeostatic mechanisms Lacy's body would employ to counteract the water deficit. Osmolarity increases Detected by __________ Signals __________ Effect on thirst: ____ ____ ADH Causes ____________ Effect on permeability of DCT and collecting ducts: ____ Effect on water reabsorption: ____ Effect on plasma osmolarity: __________ Effect on urine output: ____ Effect on plasma volume: __________
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With a 3-5% body water loss, your symptoms would include: muscle spasms and delirium. strong thirst and loss of appetite. increased body temperature that doesn't decrease. dry mouth and reduced urine output.
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