Chapter 27 Flashcards
What are the 3 components of the extracellular fluid?
Interstitial fluid, Plasma, and Lymph
Composes 2/3 of body fluid
Intracellular fluid
Direct alterations in volume and composition of this fluid are most important in homeostasis?
Plasma
Fluid found outside of cells?
Extracellular fluid
Fluid found within cells?
Intracellular fluid
Fluid portion of blood?
Plasma
Immediate environment between cells?
Interstitial fluid
Interstitial fluid contained in lymph vessels?
Lymph
Potassium is major cation here in this fluid?
Intracellular
What are the two fluids seperated by a cell membrane?
Intracellular fluid and Extracellular fluid
What are the two fluids that are seperated by blood vessel walls?
Interstitial fluid and Plasma
Name three sources of water gain?
- Liquids that we drink
- Food-Much of the food we eat has high water content. (fruit & veggies).
- Metabolic water- Body water produced by cellular metabolism.
Name four sources of water gain?
Kidneys excrete, skin evaporates, lungs exhale, and gastrointestinal tract eliminates.
What is the main factor that determines body fluid volume?
The extent of urinary salt loss.
What is the main factor that determines body fluid osmolarity?
The extent of urinary water loss.