11. Electrolyte Balance Chp 21 Flashcards
Water and Electrolytes balance is
interdependent
Water balance on a daily balance
2500 mL
Hypothalamic thirst center
regulator of intake
Water follows what?
ions
Anaerobic respiration of glucose end product?
Lactic Acid
Incomplete oxidation of fatty acids end product?
Ketone Bodies
Oxidation of sulfur containing amino acids end product?
Sulfuric Acid
Hydrolysis
breakdown of phosphoproteins and nucleic acids
Respiratory Acidosis
increased CO2
Causes: brain stem injury, airway obstruction, COPD, Respiratory distress
Metabolic Acidosis
accumulation of acids or loss of bases
Causes: prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, diabetes mellitus
Respiratory Alkalosis
Breathing off to much CO2
Causes: Hyperventilation
Metabolic Alkalosis
Loss of hydrogen ions
Causes: Prolonged vomiting, excess antacids