Electrolyte Balance Flashcards
1
Q
Percentage of body that is water
A
60%, 40% intracellular, 20% extracellular (15% interstitial, 5% plasma)
2
Q
Intracellular fluid composition
A
K+ and protein in cell
3
Q
Extracellular fluid composition
A
Na+, Cl-, intersitial protein poor, plasma protein rich
4
Q
All losses and gains must occur through __________.
A
The plasma. See slide 11 from first Dr. Thomason lect.
5
Q
Minimization of Disturbances in Homeostatsis is commonly carried out by ________.
A
Negative feedback mechanisms
6
Q
How is gain determined
A
amount corrected/error in correction
7
Q
What is the tolerance for error for high gain systems?
A
Low tolerance for error (e.g. body temperature)
8
Q
What is the relative tolerance for error in low gain systems?
A
Higher tolerance for error.
