Unit 10 Flashcards
Bicarbonate
Anion 22-26 mEq/L
Chloride
Anion 98-106 mEq/L
Phosphate
Anion 3.0-4.5 mg/dL
Calcium (total)
Cation 9.0-10.5
Calcium (ionized)
Cation 4.5-5.6 mg/dL
Magnesium
Cation 1.3-2.1 mEq/L
Potassium
Cation 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
Sodium
Cation 136-145 mEq/L
What is K
Potassium
What is Na
Sodium
Most prevalent way the body remains homeostatic
Positive and Negative Feedback Systems
What percent of the body is water
50-60%
What are the 2 primary fluid compartments
Intracellular and Extracellular
2/3 body fluid and inside cells
Intracellular
1/3 body fluid outside cells
Extracellular
Plasma primary fluid, salinity 0.9% (same as saline)
Intravascular space
Transcellular
In its own system
Examples of transcellular
GI Juices, Cerebrospinal Fluid
Positively charged ions
Cation
Negatively charged ions
Anions
Primary Body Filter
Kidneys
High concentration to low concentration
Diffusion
Which type of diffusion requires no energy and does not need help
Regular
Which type of diffusion requires help but still no energy
Facilitated
Where sodium goes what will follow
Water