Chloride

Question 1

What are the functions of Cl-?

Answer 1

Cl- is regulated by Na+
Maintains: blood volume, BP, pH balance
Directly related to Na+ and K+
Inverse RS to HCO3
Cl- binds to H which equals to HCl

Question 2

What are the causes for HYPOchlorimia?

Answer 2

SIADH
water intoxication
psychogenic polydipsia
Hypotonic fluids
Not enough fluid intake
Increased Na+ excretion