lesson 14 part 1 Flashcards
transport the nutrients, electrolytes, and oxygen to cells and carrying waste products away from cells
body fluids
fluid losses from the skin and lungs are referred to as _____ because they cant be seen or measured
insensible losses
fluid losses from urination, defecation, wounds, and other means are referred to as
sensible losses
how many does a typical adult loses fluid through defecation
150-200 ml/day
primary component of the body
water
an adults weights water with how many percent
50% to 60%
fluids in the body are found in three basic places:
within the cells / ICF
outside the cells / ECF
within the tissue spaces / interstitial space
substances whose molecules dissociate, or split ions, when placed in water
electrolyte
electrically charged particles
ions
help regulate water distribution, govern acid balance, and transmit nerves impulses
electrolytes
positively charged ions
cations
negatively charged ions
anions
main intracellular fluid cation
potassium
leading intracellular fluid cation
magnesium
main extracellular fluid cation
sodium