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5.08 Segment 2 Collaboration Assignment Joe Lamont
Directions: If you are unable to attend a live collaboration session, this activity will allow you to get credit for the Segment 2 Collaboration Project. Fill out the RED sections of this activity sheet.
Use reliable sources such as: www.nih.gov or www.cdc.gov. You may use other sources, but be sure they are reliable (NOT Wikipedia).
1. Please choose one electrolyte to research:
My electrolyte is: Potassium
What is the role of your electrolyte in the human body?
To ensure that fluid levels inside and outside the cell are balanced.
How does your electrolyte work in the functioning of nerves and muscles?
Like athletes when they workout they lose salt by sweating. That’s why they try to contain salt before they work and after, to avoid cramps and such. The cramping effects the nerves and muscles, because they begin to shut down. As the salt in your body fades away.
What are some of the specific health problems that can arise from an imbalance of electrolytes in the body?
1). Heart Problems
2). Kidneys shut down
3). Also you’ll have problems with your nerves.
Reliable resource(s) in MLA or APA format (use Easybib.com to generate citations):
2. Post your research for #1 in the Discussion Groups of the class for the 5.08 Collaboration.
Date you posted your research in the Discussion Groups: ____3/6/15_______
3. Read and borrow from other students’ posts.
Find two students who chose different electrolytes from you. REPLY to the student(s) whose work you borrow, commenting on an interesting fact you learned from their post. Paste below:
“Borrowed” Electrolyte Posting #1:
How does your electrolyte work in the functioning of nerves and muscles? CALCIUM
Calcium assists in muscular contractions and regulating the rate of contraction of your cardiac muscle.
If blood calcium runs low your body will take calcium from your bones to use.
Reliable source(s):
Student who
Directions: If you are unable to attend a live collaboration session, this activity will allow you to get credit for the Segment 2 Collaboration Project. Fill out the RED sections of this activity sheet.
Use reliable sources such as: www.nih.gov or www.cdc.gov. You may use other sources, but be sure they are reliable (NOT Wikipedia).
1. Please choose one electrolyte to research:
My electrolyte is: Potassium
What is the role of your electrolyte in the human body?
To ensure that fluid levels inside and outside the cell are balanced.
How does your electrolyte work in the functioning of nerves and muscles?
Like athletes when they workout they lose salt by sweating. That’s why they try to contain salt before they work and after, to avoid cramps and such. The cramping effects the nerves and muscles, because they begin to shut down. As the salt in your body fades away.
What are some of the specific health problems that can arise from an imbalance of electrolytes in the body?
1). Heart Problems
2). Kidneys shut down
3). Also you’ll have problems with your nerves.
Reliable resource(s) in MLA or APA format (use Easybib.com to generate citations):
2. Post your research for #1 in the Discussion Groups of the class for the 5.08 Collaboration.
Date you posted your research in the Discussion Groups: ____3/6/15_______
3. Read and borrow from other students’ posts.
Find two students who chose different electrolytes from you. REPLY to the student(s) whose work you borrow, commenting on an interesting fact you learned from their post. Paste below:
“Borrowed” Electrolyte Posting #1:
How does your electrolyte work in the functioning of nerves and muscles? CALCIUM
Calcium assists in muscular contractions and regulating the rate of contraction of your cardiac muscle.
If blood calcium runs low your body will take calcium from your bones to use.
Reliable source(s):
Student who