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Homeostasis
 
Lecture 6:
 
Regulation of Water & Electrolyte Balance
MBBS PhaseI ModuleVII( 2008-2009)
 
 
Learning Objectives:
1.Define the term homeostasis & explain its importance toliving organisms.2.Describe the mechanisms for regulation of water &electrolyte balance.3.Explain how chemical buffers regulate blood pH.4.Explain how the lungs & red blood cells regulate bloodpH.5.Explain how the kidney plays a key role in regulation ofbody pH.
6.Describe the Anion gap & explain its use in study of acid-basedisorders.
 
 
Definition
Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of physicaland chemical characteristics of extracellular fluidwhich represents the internal environment of the body. The organ systems involved in homeostasisare:•
Circulatory system
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Respiratory System
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Gastrointestinal System
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Musculoskeletal System
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Renal System
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Neuroendocrine System
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