Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl) + Introduction Flashcards
CHARGED ions dissolved in the blood and body fluids
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are classified on how they migrate in?
Electrophoresis
Cation (+) migrates toward the?
Cathode (-)
Anion (-) migrates toward the?
Anode (+)
Electrolytes involved in volume and osmotic regulations
Na++, K+, Cl-
Electrolytes involved in myocardial rhythm and contractility
K, Ca++, Mg++
Electrolytes that serves as enzyme cofactors (activators)
Ca++, Mg++, Zn
Electrolyte that functions in regulation of ATPase-ion pumps
Mg++
A type of ACTIVE transport ; TRANSPORT ELECTROLYTES IN AND OUT OF THE CELL
ATPase-ion pumps
Electrolytes that functions in NEUROMUSCULAR EXCITABILITY
K+, Ca++, Mg++
Electrolytes that function in production and use of ATP from glucose
Mg++, PO4
Electrolytes that functions in ACID-BASE BALANCE MAINTENANCE
HCO3-, K+, Cl-, PO4
Electrolyte that function in DNA replication and mRNA translation
Mg++
Human body is composed of how many % of water?
40-75% = 42 liters
Where are water located?
Intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid
There are much more water found intracellularly than extracellularly
True
Water in intracellular fluid is how many %
65% = approx. 28L —- 2/3
Water in extracellular fluid is how many %
35% = approx. 14L — 1/3