Fluid Flashcards
Found within the cells
Intercellular fluid (ICF)
Found outside the cells?
Extracellular fluid (ECF)
Fluid in the space between cells
Interstitial Fluid
Fluid found in small amounts
Transcellular
Fluid in and around the brain and spinal cord
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
What is synovial fluid
Joints
What fluids are in the eyes
Aqueous Humor and Vitreous body
What fluid changing conditions can cause dehydration
Extreme heat
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Excessive water loss from the body like in renal failure or severe burns
Water deprivation
Strenuous exercise
High fever
What fluid conditions can cause excess fluid between the pleura outside of lungs
Congestive heart failure
Liver failure
Neoplasia
Excess fluid between the pleura outside of lungs
Edema or ascites, pleural effusions
Found within cells
Intracellular fluid (ICF)
Located outside the cells
Extracellular fluid (ECF)
Fluid in the space between cells
Interstitial fluid
Fluid in blood vessel
Plasma
Fluid found in small amounts
Transcellular
