Fluid, Electrolytes And Acid Base Balance Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Definition of homoeostasis
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A state of equilibrium in the body, that is maintained by natural responses
Body fluids, electrolytes and acid bases are maintained within narrow limits
2
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Body water content
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Early embryo-97% New born-77% Adult male-60% Adult female-54% Elderly-45% Adipose tissue versus skeletal muscles largely determines the difference in water content in adults Adipose(fats)-contain more water
3
Q
Body fluids and compartments
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Plasma-capliery wall-interstitial fluid-cell membrane-intracellular fluid
4
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Osmosis
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The movement of water across a membrane that is permeable to water but not all the solutes, moves from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration
