_____ generation in Mendelâs experiments. The parental generation, or _____, are the first two individuals that are _____ in a breeding experiment. Step 2 Mendel then _____-_____ two P generation plants that had _____ forms of a trait, such as purple flowers and white flowers. Mendel called the offspring of the P generation the _____, or _____. Step 3 Mendel allowed the _____ to _____- _____. He called the offspring of the F1 generation plants the _____, or _____. Mendelâs Results
1 doctor agreed: Yes: Dehydration may effect the body's concentration of sodium and other minerals as well as the body's acid/base balance causing seizures. In addition blood sugar levels may also be affected by dehydration causing seizures. Speak to your doctor about your concerns. ...Read more.
Psychotropic medications, such as antipsychotics, cause dryness of the mouth, constipation or urinary retention, which can affect hydration. Additionally, older adults are often taking several medications at once, further complicating the problem. Illness. Vomiting is a major cause of dehydration, because of fluid loss. A fever has the same effect, and generally the higher your fever, the more dehydrated you may become. A combination of diarrhea and vomiting, as in Walterâs case, can increase the risk of serious health issues. Older adults also tend to eat less, which can also mean less liquid intake. Nursing homes present their own challenges for hydration of elderly residents (see sidebar). Severe Consequences of Dehydration. Dehydration can lead to serious complications, including (from the Mayo Clinic): Swelling of the brain (cerebral edema).