Water and Electrolytes Flashcards
1
Q
Polarity in water is caused by what?
A
Hydrogen
2
Q
Water acts as what in the body?
A
Solvent, Solute, lubricant, regulates body temp., cleanser., transports.
3
Q
What circumstances will most effectively draws water from the interstitial fluid into the capillaries?
A
The presence, in the capillaries, of lower fluid pressure and a higher solute concentration.
4
Q
principle electrolytes in body fluids.
A
Sodium, potassium, and chloride
5
Q
UL of sodium
A
- 2% of males (>19 years) above the UL
65. 7% of women (>19 years) above the UL
6
Q
too much sodium can lead too?
A
Hypertension
7
Q
Average Canadian diet contains _______________ mg of potassium/day (well below recommended 4,700 mg/day).
A
2,500 to 3,500
