ELECTROLYTE Flashcards
These are ions capable of carrying an electric charge
ELECTROLYTES
what is the average water content of the human body
40-75%
-decreases dues to ADVANCE AGE AND OBESITY
(1/3) one third of the total body water (16L)
Extracellular fluid
(2/3) two third of the total body water (24L)
Intracellular fluid
Composition of the Normal Plasma
93% water , 7% solute
Retention of 3L of fluid in the tissue will result to?
edema
-it also known as “natrium”
-major extracellular CATION
Sodium
reference value for sodium
135-145 mmol/L
Volume and osmotic regulation
Na+, K+ Cl-
Myocardial rhythm and contractility, and neuromuscular excitability
k+, ca+, mg+
Cofactors in enzyme activation
Ca+, Mg{, Zn2+, Cl-
Regulation of ATpase-ion pumps
Mg+
Blood Coagulation
Ca+, Mg+
Production and use of ATP from glucose
Mg2+, PO4
Maintenance of Acid Base balance
k+, Cl-, HCO3