Case Study Questions

     Electrolytes are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge. They replenish what you lose in sweat. Glucose is sugar which is good for energy. Melanin is a pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their color. Since Mark lost 4 liters he would have lost 27% His urinary volume would decrease because he is dehydrated. His blood pressure was low because he was dehydrated and his pulse would be low. Since he lost so much body fluid, that's why he was dizzy. He would have a lot of Vitamin D because vitamin D has to do with the sun. If he brought beer along it would not be a good idea because, it takes away your vitamin B, and it causes you to be thirsty. To increase the burn Mark took off his shirt and hat thinking it would help. Since Mark was dehydrated you would see the redness very soon.