Chap 32- ICF Flashcards
Fluid found inside the cells is…
Water
______ moves freely across cell membrane
_______ move w/ active transport
water moves freely
electrolytes moves w/ active tranport
A cell with TOO MUCH water …
A cell with TOO LITTLE water …
Too much- swell & burst
Too little- shrivel and die
refers to the proportion of dissolved particles (solute) in a given WEIGHT of fluid
osmolality
refers to the concentration of dissolved substances in a given VOLUME of fluid
osmolarity
Body fluids are measured in ___
osmolality
Cells in the ______ monitor body fluid osmolality
brain/hypothalamus
Common first syx seen when pt experiencing fluid/electrolyte imbalance
Confusion
released when the body detects increase in plasma osmolality, decreased blood volume, or dehydration
ADH- Antidiuretic hormone
If plasma osmolality is HIGH (dehydrated), ______ will be _______
ADH will be secreted
If plasma osmolality is LOW (well hydrated), ______ will be _______
ADH will not be released
Most abundant intracellular electrolytes
Potassium
Phosphate
Sulfate