Intro Flashcards
1
Q
Water, proteins, fat, minerals, carbohydrates
A
60,20,15,5, very little
2
Q
Intracellular, extracellular
A
40%,20%
3
Q
Intravascular, inter stitial
A
5%,15%
4
Q
Men, women, infants, old
A
60, 50, 75, 45
5
Q
Why are infants more prone to dehydration?
A
Because the increase in their total body water isin the extracellular fluid which is easily lost
6
Q
Main cation & anion in ECF
A
Sodium, chloride
7
Q
Main cation & anion in ICF
A
Potassium, phosphate proteins
