water movement between fluid compartments Flashcards
1
Q
what are the different pressures that aid in water movement between fluid compartments
A
hydrostatic and oncotic/osmotic,
2
Q
what does hydrostatic pressure do
A
pushes water out of
capillaries (filtration)
3
Q
what does osmotic/oncotic pressure do
A
pulls water into
capillaries (reabsorption)
4
Q
what is osmolality (osm)
A
milliosmoles of
solute per kilogram of solution
5
Q
what is the reference range for serum/plasma
osmolality
A
280-295 mOsm/kg
