Liquidos Coloides Y Cristaloides Flashcards
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What is a colloidal solution?
A colloidal solution is a mixture where small particles are dispersed throughout a continuous medium.
What is the main characteristic of colloidal solutions?
Colloidal solutions do not settle out upon standing and cannot be separated by filtration.
True or False: Colloidal particles are larger than molecules but smaller than visible particles.
True
What is the Tyndall effect?
The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by colloidal particles.
Fill in the blank: Colloidal solutions can be classified into ______, ______, and ______.
sols, gels, and emulsions
What is a cristaloid solution?
A cristaloid solution is a homogeneous mixture where solute particles are dissolved in a solvent.
True or False: Cristaloid solutions can be separated by filtration.
True
What is the primary difference between colloids and cristaloids?
Colloids consist of larger particles that do not settle out, while cristaloids consist of smaller, dissolved particles.
What type of particles are typically found in colloidal solutions?
Colloidal solutions contain particles ranging from 1 nm to 1000 nm in size.
What is an example of a colloidal solution?
Milk is an example of a colloidal solution.
What is a common application of colloidal solutions in medicine?
Colloidal solutions are used in intravenous fluids and drug delivery systems.
Fill in the blank: The stability of colloidal solutions can be affected by ______ and ______.
temperature and pH
What is the role of surfactants in colloidal solutions?
Surfactants help stabilize colloidal solutions by reducing surface tension.
True or False: All colloidal solutions are opaque.
False
What is the primary solvent in cristaloid solutions?
Water is the primary solvent in most cristaloid solutions.
What is the significance of osmolarity in cristaloid solutions?
Osmolarity affects the movement of water across cell membranes and is crucial for fluid balance.
Fill in the blank: Colloidal solutions can be ______ or ______ based on their physical state.
solid or liquid
What is the purpose of using isotonic cristaloid solutions?
Isotonic cristaloid solutions maintain fluid balance without causing cell shrinkage or swelling.
What are two examples of cristaloid solutions?
Normal saline and lactated Ringer’s solution.
What is the process of coagulation in colloidal solutions?
Coagulation is the process where colloidal particles aggregate and settle out of the solution.
True or False: Colloidal solutions can exhibit Brownian motion.
True
What is the effect of adding electrolytes to a colloidal solution?
Adding electrolytes can destabilize colloidal solutions by neutralizing the charge on particles.
Fill in the blank: Colloids can be classified as ______, ______, and ______ based on their phase.
aerosols, foams, and emulsions
What is the function of colloidal silver in medicine?
Colloidal silver is used for its antimicrobial properties.