Module 6 - Distribution of Fluids in the body Flashcards
Body Fluids are made of
water and solute
what is the total water in an adult make?
40 liters
What do body fluids do?
continuously surround the cells, transports nutrients, oxygen, and enzymes, and carry metabolic waste outside of the cell
What are body fluids responsible for?
temperature regulation, digestion, joint lubrication, skin integrity, internal body pressure, and blood pressure
Extracellular fluid
fluid outside of the cell
intracellular fluid
fluid inside the cells
osmosis of fluids is used to…
maintain equal amounts of fluid in extracellular and intracellular fluids
what fluid makes up 1/3 of all fluids? how many liters is that?
Extracellular fluid, 15 L
Intravascular fluid
-what type of fluid is this?
-what is it made of?
-how many liters is it?
-major extracellular fluid
-made up of blood plasma and lymph
-makes up 3 liters
Interstitial Fluid
-What kind of fluid is this?
-Where is it?
-How many liters does it make up?
-Major extracellular fluid
-in between the cells
- 12 L
Transcellular fluid
-What kind of fluid is it?
-Which fluids fit into this catagory?
-minor extracellular fluid
-small amounts of spinal, peritoneal, synovial, and pleural fluid
What fluid makes up 2/3 of the total body fluid? and how many liters is that?
intracellular fluid, 25 L
What does intracellular fluid do?
dissolves minerals and salts for chemical reactions
What is third spacing of fluid
fluid that moves out of circulation and into body cavities or tissues, trapping it and making it non-retrievable for functional use
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
This process helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance by adjusting blood vessel constriction and kidney function in response to changes in blood volume and pressure using aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone