physiological fluids Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what are physiological fluids
A
-the fluids that are essential to the function of the cell
-they consist of intracellular fluid and the extra cellular fluid and the extra-cellular fluids (blood plasma ad tissue fluid)
2
Q
what is not considered as part of physiological fluids
A
urine
hormones
gut contents
3
Q
what % of water do vertabrates have as their body weight
A
60%
4
Q
what is the composition of the fluids in the body
A
67% of the water in the body is within cells
26% of interstitial fluid is outside of cells
7% of the remaining fluid is blood plasma
