Physiology of Fluid Balance

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit a learner should:

1 Understand the microstructure of a typical animal cell

2 Understand the movement of materials into and out of cells

3 Understand the distribution and constituents of fluids in the human body

4 Understand homeostatic processes in relation to water balance.

P1 describe the microstructure of a typical animal cell and the functions of the main cell components

P2 explain the ways in which materials move into and out of cells

P3 describe the distribution of water in the body and the functions of constituents of body fluids

P4 describe the gross anatomy and physiology of the renal system

P5 describe the role of the kidney tubules in the homeostatic control of water balance

P6 describe dysfunctions in relation to water balance and their possible treatments.

M1 use four examples to explain how the functions of the main cell components relate to overall cell function

M2 explain the factors that influence the movement of materials into and out of cells

M3 explain the contributions of water and solutes to the maintenance of a constant internal environment for cells

M4 explain the role of the kidney tubules in the homeostatic control of water balance

M5 explain dysfunctions in relation to water balance and their possible treatments.

D1 analyse the role of the phospholipid bilayer in terms of the movement of materials into and out of cells

D2 analyse the impact on the human body of dysfunctions in relation to water balance.