Chloride Flashcards
1
Q
chloride is the most abundant ____ in the extracellular fluid
A
anion
2
Q
sources of chloride
A
salt - NaCl
3
Q
chloride is almost completely absorbed in the
A
small intestine
4
Q
Like Sodium, absorption of Cl is through what three pathways:
A
Na/glucose co transport
Na/Cl co transport system
electogenic Na absorption mechanism
5
Q
functions of chloride
A
gastric hydrochloric acid production HCL (stomach)
exchange anion for HCO3- in RBCs
6
Q
Chloride is primarily excreted through the
A
kidneys
7
Q
chloride excretion through the kidneys is regulated by
A
sodium
8
Q
T or F, Cl is excreted through the skin
A
TRUE
9
Q
dietary deficiency may arise due to
A
severe fluid loss - prolonged d/v
10
Q
UL toxicity
A
3.6
