Chloride (IR) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Chloride: normal range
A
98-108 mEq/L
2
Q
Found more in the interstitial and lymph fluid compartments than in the blood
A
Chloride
3
Q
Contained in gastric and pancreatic juices and sweat
Produced in the stomach as HCL; a small amount is lost in the feces
A
Chloride
4
Q
Chloride: note
A
Aldosterone secretion increases Na reabsorption, thereby increasing Cl reabsorption
5
Q
Helps maintain acid-base balance, helps control fluid levels in the cells (R3)
A
Chloride
6
Q
________ helps to balance the acids and bases in the body to prevent disturbances, and maintains a healthy fluid volume in the cells
A
Chloride