When you're dehydrated, your cells send a signal to your hypothalamus, which releases a hormone called vasopressin, known as the antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone tells the kidneys to remove less water from the blood, which leads to peeing less and a darker, more concentrated urine. T...
When RBCs are eaten by phagocytes in the liver, the hemoglobin is broken down. a. What happens to the iron? b. What happens to the globin (protein)? c. What happens to the heme? What would happen if type A blood was given to a person with type O blood? Explain. ...
Dehydration occurs when the body uses or loses more fluid than it takes in, and the body is unable to carry out its usual tasks due to a lack of water and other fluids. A person becomes dehydrated if the lost fluids are not restored....
What Happens When You Drink Too Much Water? Your brain cells are the most likely to be impacted by swelling or low sodium levels. If you are slightly overhydrated, you may have no symptoms, have mild fatigue, or feel distracted. If you don't drink too much water too quickly, the brain...
Postural or orthostatic hypotension as a cause of dizziness In individuals who are dehydrated or anemic, blood pressure readings may be normal when they are lying flat; however, the lack of fluid is unmasked when they stand up quickly. The lack of blood in the brain may cause dizziness and ...
Implantation bleeding is a normal part of early pregnancy and often occurs as slight bleeding after conception. This light spotting happens when a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus, where it can begin growing. The lining of the uterus contains a rich network of blood vessels, ...
Water intoxication is a medical condition induced when too much water is consumed over a short period, as defined by Angus Whitfield in the British Journal of General Practice. Also referred to as hyponatremia or hyper-hydration, the overconsumption of w
If this happens often, such as if you have an anxiety disorder, the effect on your heart rate could contribute to heart disease. In very serious cases, the effect on your heart rate could lead to cardiac arrest, in which your heart suddenly becomes unable to pump blood. This can quickly...
When I’m doing my yogic meditation I sometimes get some insights. Guess that’s what happens when you stop concentrating on yesterday’s history, or tomorrow’s fears. Although something tells me it’s far more than just sitting in the present that does it. But that’s a debate for lat...
When the weather turns cold, the flu virus starts making trouble. For individuals living with diabetes, the flu can be much more than a passing annoyance. It can cause serious complications and disrupt a person's ability to maintain healthy glucose levels. Flu and diabetes are a tricky combina...