How Does Water Loss Affect The Endocrine System
In the last ten minutes Jim stopped rowing and slumped over his oar because he could no longer sustain intense physical movement. His heart rate and breathing rate were too high, so they both needed to slow down to maintain homeostasis. Causing his cardiovascular system and respiratory system to slow down. This is caused by a positive feedback loop. After Jim's heart and breathing rate were almost back to normal he weighed four pounds less. The reason for this is he was dehydrated . Since he only drank water in the beginning then proceeded to do intense physical movement he lost the water through sweat which resulted in weight loss. The effect of water loss on his endocrine system caused it to increase ADH, which is an antidiuretic hormone.