CHAPTER 11 PRESENTATION: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Peter Belford

Suffix -dipsia

From the Greek word “Thrist, thirsty or drink”

Common Terms: Polydipsia: Excessive thrist. Adipsia: Lack of thirst. Anadipsia: Senesation of extreme

thirst often interpreted as a craving for water.

Importance of Fluid intake

Our body is 70% water and we use water for waste management and other metabolic functions. We also lose water from breathing, sneezing and coughing.

A person can survive for a reasonable period without food, but will die in less than a week if left without water.

Good Drinks VS Bad DrinksDrinks to consume Drinks to avoid

Water: Clean water is the best for you.

Water: See above Tea: As long as you don’t take

too much sugar tea has many health benefits.

Red Wine: For the antioxidants, don’t hog the bottle.

Decaf Coffee: Coffee is like black tea, it can be good for you, but without too much sugar.

Milk: Great source of calcium. Juices: As long as they aren’t

artificial supply nutrition. Water: See above.

Yes, I put water three times. Go have a glass.

Sodas: Sugar dehydrates.

Regular Coffee: Caffeine can cause dehydration and insomnia.

Alcohol: Taxes your liver and dehydrates you. Beer and white wine are especially bad due to the sugar and yeast content.

Of course, everything in moderation.

Suffix -uria

From Latin: Rain, Water, Wet, Urine.

Common Terms Polyuria: Condition of too much urine Dysuria: Painful or difficulty

urinating. Anuria: Lack of urine.

Importance of Urine

Urine is one of the main ways our bodies release waste products. Lack of urine allows toxins to build up in the body and cause health problems.

Dialysis is used to treat those whose kidneys have failed.

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