Chapter's 7-10 Flashcards
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What are the two types of body fluid?
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Intracellular
Extracellular
1
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What are the characteristics of fluid?
A
Molecules that move freely
Conforms to container that holds it
50-70% of healthy adult body weight.
2
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Where is 2/3 of body fluid?
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Intracellular
3
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What are the two types of extracellular fluid?
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Interstitial fluid-flows between cells, make up a particular tissue or organ.
Intravascular fluid-water in blood and lymph
Plasma-transports cells within arteries, veins, and capillaries
4
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How is body fluid composition of tissue?
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Tissue type
Gender
Age
5
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Lean tissues have _____________fluid content
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Higher
6
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What are some functions of fluids?
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Fluids dissolve and transport substances.
Accounts for blood volume.
Help maintains body temperature.
Protect and lubricate body issue.
