Fluid and Electrolyte Balance - Mod. 2 Flashcards
What percent of the body is made up of fluids?
55-60 percent.
What organ is primarily responsible for regulating fluid balance?
The kidney.
What are the two main categories of body fluids?
- Intracellular fluid (ICF) - inside cells
- Extracellular fluid (ECF) - outside cells
What substances are found in body fluids?
Ions, nutrients, gases, and waste products.
What percentage of the male body is composed of fluid?
60%
What percentage of the female body is composed of fluid?
55%
What is intracellular fluid (ICF)?
The fluid found inside cells, making up about 2/3 of total body fluids.
What is extracellular fluid (ECF)?
Fluid found outside of cells, making up about 1/3 of total body fluids.
What are the two subtypes of extracellular fluid?
- Blood plasma - found inside blood vessels
- Interstitial fluid - bathes the cells of the body.
What percent of extracellular fluid is blood plasma?
20% of ECF (6.6% of total body fluids)
What percent of extracellular fluid is interstitial fluid?
80% of ECF (26.6% of total body fluids.
What fluid transports white blood cells and lipids?
Lymph
What fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord?
Cererospinal fluid (CSF)
What fluid is found inside joint capsules to provide lubrication?
Synovial fluid
What fluid helps maintain ocular pressure in the eye?
Aqueous humor
