FLUID ANE ELECTROLYTE NOTES part 1 Flashcards
fluid and electrolyte is necessary for _____
homeostasis
an adult consist of how many percentage of water?
60%
extracellular fluid (ECF) consists:
intravascular
interstitial
transcellular
fluid located at the joints; prevents friction and cushion
synovial fluid
positively charged ions
cations
negatively charged ions
anions
mEq/L means
millequivalents per liter
for maintaining fluid balance; acid balance
sodium
nutrient needed for bone/skeletal system
calcium
for production of DNA/ATP
phosphate
act as hydrogen buffer
phosphate
important for ALKALINIZATION
bicarbonate
2 Types of Pressure
hydrostatic pressure
osmotic pressure
pressure of FLUID in the vessels
hydrostatic pressure
pressure is inside the cell
osmotic pressure