Fluids and Electrolytes/ Acids and bases

Question 1

Total body water (TBW)

Answer 1

60%

Question 2

Intracellular fluid (ICF)

Answer 2

All fluid within cells and comprises about 2/3 of TBW

Question 3

Extracellular fluid (ECF)

Answer 3

All fluid outside of the cell and comprises 1/3 of TBW

Question 4

Intercellular fluid

Answer 4

fluid in spaces between cells but not within blood vessels

Question 5

3 mechanisms of the body to maintain PH

Answer 5

1. Physiologic (chemical) buffer systems
2. Respiratory acid-base control
3. Renal acid-base control