FLUID ANE ELECTROLYTE NOTES part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
fluid and electrolyte is necesarry for _____
A
homeostasis
2
Q
an adult consist of how many percentage of water?
A
60%
3
Q
extracellular fluid consists:
A
intravascular
interstitial
transcellular
4
Q
fluid located at the joints; prevents friction and cushion
A
synovial fluid
5
Q
positively charged ions
A
cations
6
Q
negatively charged ions
A
anions
7
Q
mEq/L means
A
millequivalents per liter
8
Q
for maintaining fluid balance; acid balance
A
sodium
9
Q
nutrient needed for bone/skeletal system
A
calcium
10
Q
for production of DNA
A
phosphate
11
Q
act as hydrogen buffer
A
phosphate
12
Q
important for ALKALINIZATION
A
bicarbonate
13
Q
2 Types of Pressure
A
hydrostatic pressure
osmotic pressure
14
Q
pressure of FLUID in the vessels
A
hydrostatic pressure
15
Q
pressure is inside the cell
A
osmotic pressure