Exam #2 PowerPoint Questions Flashcards
acid
one type of compound that contains the hydrogen ion
anascara
severe generalized edema
anion
a negatively charged ion
ascites
an excess amount of peritoneal fluid
base
compound that contains the hydroxyl ion
buffer
chemical system set up to resist changes, particularly in hydrogen ion levels
cation
A positively charged ion
dehydration
excessive loss of water
diffusion
being widely spread
edema
the excess accumulation of fluid in interstitial (tissue) spaces
electrolyte
found in the form of inorganic salts, acids, and base. AKA ions
feedback
the relaying of information about a given condition to the appropriate organ or system.
filtration
the transport of water and dissolved materials through a membrane from an area of higher pressure to an area of lower pressure
hypertonic
Stronger solutions, compared with those on the opposing side of a membrane
hypotonic
Weaker solutions, compared with an opposing solution
insensible
not perceptible to the senses. water loss
interstitial
fluid is found between cells
intravascular
fluid is the watery fluid in blood known as plasma