Explain Why Brain Cells Are Particularly Affected by Hyponatremia

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Essay

Explain why brain cells are particularly affected by hyponatremia.

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Definitions:

Blood Supply

The provision or transfusion of blood or its components to maintain adequate levels in the body, crucial for delivering nutrients and oxygen, and removing waste products.

Small-For-Date

A term used to describe a baby that is smaller than the usual size for the number of weeks of pregnancy.

Preterm

Refers to a baby born before 37 weeks of gestation, also known as premature birth.

Apgar Score

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth assessing heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, reflex response, and color to evaluate the physical condition.