Fluid and electrolights Flashcards
Infant fluid volume
75%
Male fluid volume
60%
Female fluid volume
50%
what surrounds cells and transports substances to and from them, also called internal environment of the body
Extracellular fluid
3 types of extracellular fluid
Plasma-liquid part of the blood
Intercellular fluid- Surrounds the cells
Transcellular fluid-Lymph, joint fluids, cerebrospinal fluids, eye humors
largest fluid compartment serves as a solvent to facilitate intercellular chemical reactions
Intracellular fluid
Occurs when fluid output exceeds intake for an extended period
Dehydration
Occurs when fluid intake exceeds output
Overhydration
what produces these functions; Maintain osmotic pressure, normal functioning of nerves and muscles, blood clotting, buffer system
Elecrolight functions
Anions
Chloride (Cl)
Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Phosphate (Po4)
Cations
Sodium(Na)
Potassium(K)
Calcium(Ca)
Magnesium(Mg)