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Functions of the regulation of water, minerals and electrolytes in the body.
Inclusion
functions of water balance, balance of minerals such as calcium, zinc and iron, and balance of electrolytes such as sodium and potassium; impairments such as in water retention, dehydration, hypercalcaemia, hypocalcaemia, iron deficiency, hypernatraemia, hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia and hypokalaemia.
exclusion
haematological system functions (b430); general metabolic functions (b540); endocrine gland functions (b555). |