Acid-Base Flashcards
1
Q
Does water within in the body decrease or increase with weight gain?
A
water decreases
2
Q
How does water supports solutes?
A
-make available for cellular respiration
-regulate body temp.
-maintain body volume
-transport nutrients
-aid in digestion, absorption and excretion
3
Q
What pump plays a key role in in regulating water balance?
A
sodium-potassium adenoids triphosphate pump
4
Q
What is the primary intracellular cation?
A
potassium
5
Q
What is the primary extracellular cation?
A
sodium
6
Q
If water is low and the kidneys are signaled what hormone is released?
A
renin-angiostein
7
Q
What minerals are extracellular?
A
sodium, calcium and chloride
8
Q
What minerals are intracellular?
A
potassium, magnesium and phosphate
