What role did the gastrointestinal system play in altering the
osmolarity of the plasma for the varying beverage tonicities
(hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic)? Compare and contrast the
differences in gastric fluid osmolarity, plasma osmolarity, and
plasma volume between the subjects ingesting a hypotonic,
hypertonic, and isotonic beverage. Recall that the body maintains
plasma osmolarity between 280mOsm and 300mOsm.
What role did the gastrointestinal system play in altering the
osmolarity of the plasma for the varying beverage tonicities
(hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic)? Compare and contrast the
differences in gastric fluid osmolarity, plasma osmolarity, and
plasma volume between the subjects ingesting a hypotonic,
hypertonic, and isotonic beverage. Recall that the body maintains
plasma osmolarity between 280mOsm and 300mOsm.
What positive role does inflammation play in fighting infections? How does stress play a role in triggering the inflammatory response? Why is chronic inflammation considered unhealthy if inflammation is such a beneficial mechanism for fighting infection?