THE FLUID BODY

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Homeostasis

________ is maintained by the body through the use of feedback loops, which are primarily coordinated by the body's principal control systems, which are the nerves and hormones.

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biochemical events

The ________ that take place within cells are finely tailored to certain variables, such as the quantities of oxygen, acidity, water, and temperature.

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little resistance

Fluids also serve the function as lubricants, allowing tissues and organs to glide past one another with very ________.

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Lymph vessels

________ are responsible for collecting the fluid and reintroducing it into the bloodstream after it has been processed.

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Homeostasis

________ is dependent on the participation of many different systems.

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fluid

The "_" that travels through the body at the quickest rate is the blood.

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Plasma

one of its liquid components, is constantly engaged in fluid exchange with a variety of different bodily systems and structures.

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intracellular fluid

which is sometimes referred to as cytoplasm.

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extracellular fluid

Everything else that makes up fluid in the body is made up of

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Interstitial fluid

which is found in the spaces between cells and tissues

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blood plasma and lymph

the fluids that are found in bones, joints, and dense connective tissue

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transcellular fluid

which is comprised of saliva, mucus, sweat, and urine.

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water

is responsible for the transportation of waste products and the distribution of nutrients throughout the body.

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White blood cells

and other compounds such as lipids and proteins are carried through the lymphatic system by lymph fluid.

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Blood plasma

is responsible for transporting numerous cells and substances throughout the body, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and a vast range of nutrients and chemicals.

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EQUILIBRIUM

The biochemical events that take place within cells are finely tailored to certain variables, such as the quantities of oxygen, acidity, water, and temperature.

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Sensors

pick up on this and send the information back to the brain, where it is processed by the brain's homeostatic regions, which then triggers the regulating actions

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respiratory system

is responsible for ensuring that adequate levels of oxygen are present

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digestive system

is responsible for ingesting nutrients and processing them

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circulatory system

is responsible for distributing oxygen and nutrients as well as gathering waste products, which are then eliminated by the urinary and respiratory systems.

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