L10 Cell Homeostasis Flashcards
1
Q
Major anion and cation in ECF
A
Anion= cl- Cations= Na+
2
Q
Major anion and cation in ICF
A
Anion=HPO4
Cation= K+
3
Q
Whats osmality
A
Number of particles per kilogram of water
4
Q
Whats osmolarity
A
Number of paricles per liter of solution
5
Q
What is tonicity
A
Physiological term used to describe a solution and how solution affects the cell volume if cell were placed in the solution and allowed to come to equlibirum
6
Q
What is membrane potential
A
Electrical potenial difference between outer and inner surface surrounding the membrane
