Mod 2- Chloride Flashcards
(12 cards)
What two elements make up table salt?
Sodium (40%) and chloride (60%).
Is there an Adequate Intake (AI) or Upper Level (UL) set for chloride in Australia?
No, because Australians generally consume high amounts of chloride through salt.
In which types of foods is chloride commonly found?
Ultra-processed foods, salt, and soy sauce.
What is the main negative ion (anion) in extracellular fluid?
Chloride.
How does chloride help in the body’s water balance?
It helps control water distribution in extracellular fluid.
Which minerals does chloride work with to maintain electrolyte balance?
Sodium and potassium.
What important stomach component contains chloride and aids digestion?
Hydrochloric acid (HCl).
How does chloride contribute to the body’s acid–base balance?
It helps regulate the acid–base balance.
Why is chloride deficiency rare in Western countries like Australia?
Because chloride is mostly consumed as part of sodium chloride (table salt).
What conditions can cause chloride losses from the body?
Severe vomiting, diarrhoea, or heavy sweating, especially in athletes or people in hot climates.
When can chloride toxicity occur?
During dehydration when water is low and chloride becomes too concentrated in the blood.
What is a symptom of chloride toxicity?
Vomiting.
