Chapter 20, Problem 2RQ

Summary Introduction

To list: The names of five organs and four hormones that contribute towards the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance.

Introduction: Electrolytes are the molecules or more specifically minerals that have electric charge on them and these molecules are important for maintaining the osmolarity of the cells. The body regulates the balance between the electrolytes and water by different mechanisms and different hormones contribute to the regulation mechanism.