Body Composition Flashcards
1
Q
Compositions changes
A
With age
2
Q
___% of the body is water
A
70%
3
Q
Electrolytes
A
Any molecular substance that disassociates in a solution into ions
4
Q
Cation
A
Positively charged ion
5
Q
Anion
A
Negatively charged ion
6
Q
Insides of cells are more
A
Negatively charged
7
Q
Ions cannot
A
Freely diffuse passed the lipid bilayer
Ion channels
8
Q
Active transport
A
Requires energy
Specificity
9
Q
Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
A
Inherited (point Mutation)
Leaky channel
Increased serum potassium
Feed with less potassium
