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BODY FUNCTIONS

CHAPTER 5
FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE, METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
Functions related to metabolism and the endocrine system
b545 Water, mineral and electrolyte balance functions
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).



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Water balance Mineral balance Electrolyte balance Water, mineral and electrolyte balance functions, other specified Water, mineral and electrolyte balance functions, other specified
Functions involved in maintaining the level or amount of water in the body. Functions involved in maintaining an equilibrium between intake, storage, utilization and excretion of minerals in the body. Functions involved in maintaining an equilibrium between intake, storage, utilization and excretion of electrolytes in the body.


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