Electrolytes Part 2 (Magnesium & Bicarbonate) Flashcards
Intracellular cation
MAGNESIUM
2nd most abundant cation in the CELL
MAGNESIUM
What is the 1st abundant cation in the CELL
Potassium
4th most abundant cation
MAGNESIUM
Rank Na, K, Ca, and Mg based on their abundance as a cation
1st - ____
2nd - ___
3rd - ___
4th - ____
1st - Na+
2nd - Ca2+
3rd - K+
4th - Mg2+
How many magnesium are distributed in the bones?
53%
How many magnesium are distributed in the muscles?
46%
How many magnesium are distributed in the serum and RBC?
1%
What are the Functions of Magnesium
-Maintenance of DNA, RNA, and Ribosomes structures
-CHO, CHONs and Lipid synthesis
-Neuromuscular transmission
-Enzyme cofactor (Activator)
-Regulated movement of K+ across myocardium
Reference values of Magnesium
1.26-2.10 mg/dL
What are the three forms of magnesium
- Free Mg2+ (Ionized form)
- Protein-bound Mg2+
- Ion-complexed Mg2+
Free Mg2+ form
Ionized form
Free Mg2+ (Ionized form) %?
55%
physiologically active form of magnesium
Free Mg2+ (Ionized form)
Protein-bound Mg2+ %?
30%
Example of Protein-bound Mg2+
Albumin
Ion-complexed Mg2+ %?
15%
Example of Ion-complexed Mg2+
PO4- , citrate
Three regulators of Magnesium
- Kidneys
- Parathyroid Hormone
- Aldosterone and Thyroxine (T4)
principal regulator of magnesium
kidney
Renal Threshold in kidney (Mg)
0.60-0.85 mmol/L
reabsorbs 25-30% of filtered ionized Mg2+
PCT
PCT reabsorbs ___ of filtered ionized Mg2+
25-30%
reabsorbs 50-60% of filtered Mg2+
Ascending Loop of Henle
Ascending Loop of Henle reabsorbs ____ of filtered Mg2+
50-60%
reabsorbs 2-5% of filtered Mg2+
DCT
DCT reabsorbs ___ of filtered Mg2
2-5%
↑Mg2+ by increasing renal and intestinal reabsorption of Mg2+
Parathyroid Hormone
↓Mg2+ by increasing renal excretion of Mg2+
Aldosterone and Thyroxine (T4)
↓plasma Mg2+
HYPOMAGNESEMIA
Causes of hypomagnesemia
-Diarrhea and Pancreatitis
-Malabsorption
-Hyperparathyroidism
-Renal Loss
-Diabetes Mellitus
-Malnutrition
T/F: PTH causes excretion of Mg2+
T; PTH = ↑Ca2+ = causes excretion of Mg2+
↑plasma Mg2+
HYPERMAGNESEMIA
less frequent than hypomagnesemia
HYPERMAGNESEMIA