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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Name and define the four types of fluid imbalance, and give
an example of a situation that could produce each typ

Expert Solution

Step 1

The fluid imbalance is referred to as the condition when there occurs disturbance in an organism's homeostasis either by excessive fluid loss or gain in the body.

Step 2

The fluid imbalance is categorized into four types-

Dehydration is a condition when there is an excess loss of water. This condition occurs because of loss of more water as compared to sodium ions or excessive sweating.
Hypovolemia is a condition in which there occurs a decline in the blood plasma volume. This condition occurs because of the loss of water and sodium from the body.
Hypervolemia is the condition in which excess water occurs in the body or fluid overload in the body. This condition occurs because of more retention of water and sodium in the body.
Hypotonic hydration defines as the condition in which there occurs an imbalance of water and salt in the body. This condition after because of ingestion of more water than sodium ions.