Electrolyte balance Flashcards
1
Q
When does electrolyte balance exists?
A
exists when the quantities of electrolytes gained equal the amounts lost
2
Q
What does homeostatic mechanisms do to ions?
A
keep them in proper concentration in the blood plasma and interstitial fluids
3
Q
What are the most important electrolytes?
A
sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, sulphate, phosphate, bicarbonate, and hydrogen ions
4
Q
How are electrolytes obtained?
A
mainly from food
