The Basics Of Osmolarity Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Define Osmolality
A
The solute per kilogram of solvent
2
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Define Osmolarity
A
Number of osmoles of solute per litre
3
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What is a Osmole?
A
The measure of a solutions ability to create osmotic pressure and thus affect movement, and is proportional to the amount of osmotic particles found in solution
4
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Define osmolarity?
A
When the concentration of a solution in an expression in osmoles per kilogram of water
5
Q
Give some features of PCT?
A
Major site of reabsorption of water 60-70%, and 100% of glucose and bicarbonate, water follows osmotic gradients so that the water remains isotonic
