Fluid/Electrolyte Flashcards

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Diffusion

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Movement of substances from an area of high concentration to low concentration

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2
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Facilitated diffusion

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Using carrier molecule to move from an area of high concentration to low concentration

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3
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Active Transport

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Molecules move against concentration gradient

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4
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Osmosis

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Water molecules move from an area of lesser concentration to an area of higher concentration

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5
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Osmolality

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Expression of the total concentration of solute per kilogram of water

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6
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Isotonic

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Having the same osmolality as normal plasma

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7
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Hypotonic

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Having lower osmolality than normal plasma- cells swell

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8
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Hypertonic

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Having higher osmolality than normal plasma- cells shrink

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9
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Hydrostatic Pressure

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PUSHING force for movement of fluid

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10
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Oncotic Pressure

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PULLING force for movement of fluid

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11
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First spacing

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Normal distribution of fluid in the ICF & ECF

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