Introduction to physiology

Question 1

What is extracellular fluid ?

Answer 1

Fluids outside the cells such as :
blood plasma and lymph
Interstitial tissue fluid
Which are both separated

Question 2

What is intracellular fluid ?

Answer 2

Intracellular fluid: cytoplasm/cytosol that surrounds all cells not in the blood.
ICF lower pH than ECF

Question 3

What is active transport ?

Answer 3

Molecules move against their concentration gradient using ATP hydrolysis, Pumps 3 Na+ from ICF to ECF and 2 K+ in reverse, establishing potential difference

Question 4

What is homeostasis?

Answer 4

The ability of the body to maintain a constant internal environment

Question 5

What does homeostasis regulate ?

Answer 5

Core temperature
Energy levels ATP
Plasma levels of oxygen, potassium, and calcium

Question 6

The function of the lymphatic system?

Answer 6

The lymphatic system transports lymph (fluid) using lymph nodes.

The system is key for immunity, blood pressure regulation

Question 7

What is physiology ?

Answer 7

the normal functioning of living organisms