cellular fluid compartments Flashcards
1
Q
INTRAcellular fluids (ICF)
A
-fluid INSIDE the cell
2
Q
EXTRAcellular fluids (ECF)
A
- fluid OUTSIDE the cell
- interstitial fluid
- fluid SURROUNDING cell
- maintains blood volume
- transport system to and from cell
3
Q
anions
A
-electrolytes that are NEGATIVELY charged
- bicarb
- chloride
- phosphorus
4
Q
cations
A
-electrolytes that are POSITIVELY charged
- calcium
- magnesium
- potassium
- sodium
5
Q
ECF cations
A
- Na (sodium)
- Ca (calcium)
6
Q
ECF anions
A
- HC03 (bicarb)
- Cl (chloride)
7
Q
ICF cations
A
-K (potassium)
8
Q
ICF anions
A
-HP04 (phosphorous)