Electrolytes Flashcards
Electrolytes are….
Substances that have a natural positive or negative electrical charge when dissolved in water.
Electrolytes play a…
Vital role in regulating chemical reactions in the body and maintaining the balance of fluids inside and outside of cells
Electrolyte levels help identify..
Various medical conditions and diseases
Electrolytes are substances that…..
Carry an electrical charge when dissolved in water
Approximately ___ of an adults body is composed of water
60%
Electrolytes are present in nearly every
Fluid and cell
Electrolytes help regulate…..
Chemical reactions,maintain fluid balance, and support other important bodily functions
The body obtains electrolytes from the
Food and drinks we consume
The ____ _____ out excess electrolytes eliminating them through _____.
Kidneys filter
Urine
Electrolytes are also lost through _____.
Sweating
Hyper
A prefix indicating an excessive amount of something
Hypo
A prefix indicating a deficiency or insufficient amount of something
Ion
An atom with an electric charge
Cations
Positively charged ions
Anions
Negatively charged ions
pH:
A scale that measures the acidity or alkalinity of a liquid. The normal blood pH for the human body is between 7.36 and 7.44
Acidic
Having a pH value of less then 7
Neutral
Having a pH value of 7
Basic
Having a pH value of more than 7. Also known as alkaline
Electrolytes___ cells to _____ electrical charges
Enable
Conduct
Electrical charges are essential for ____ _____.
Muscle contractions
Electrical charges facilitate ____ ____.
Chemical reactions
The fundemental principle of electrolytes is that
Certain chemical elements can naturally carry a positive or negative electrical charge
When certain chemical elements dissolve in liquid, such as water, the…
Liquid becomes capable of conducting electricity
Saltwater is a
Good conductor of electricity
Salt consists of
Sodium ions (+ charge) and chloride ions (-)
At a cellular level, electrolytes help
Maintain the body’s balance
Electricity uses ___ to move through saltwater
Ions
The body utilizes ____ to transport chemical compounds in and out of cells
Ions
The several essential elements are necessary to maintain normal electrolyte levels in the body:
Sodium (+)
Magnesium (+)
Potassium (+)
Calcium (+)
Chloride (-)
Phosphate (-)
Bicarbonate (-)
