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Pathophysiology
Electrolytes and Fluids
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Nursing
Graduate
06/14/2011

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Term
What are the functions of body fluids
Definition
1. surround/permeate the cell
2. Lubricate
3.Transport
4.Regulate
Term
BOdy fluid
Definition
pertains to H2O with body and particles dissolved in it
Term
Homeostatis
Definition
dynamic steady state representing the net effect of all the turnover reactions
Term
ICF
Definition
-2/3 of total body fluid
-28L
-K
Term
ECF and Plasma
Definition
-1/3 of total body fluid
-11L
Term
Fluid Homeostasis
Definition
1. Intake
2. Absorption- through GI
3. Excretion- through urinary tract/bowel
4.Distribution-through arteries and veins
Term
Filtration
Definition
movement of fluid across capillary walls as a net result of opposing hydrostatic and osmotic forces
Term
osmosis
Definition
movement of H2O across semipermeable membrane to equalize the particle concentration of the fluid
-low concentration to high concentration, down concentration gradient
Term
osmolaity
Definition
osmotic pull exerted by all particles
Term
osmolarity
Definition
osmotic pressure per liter of solution
Term
hydrostatic pressure
Definition
pressure exerted by a liquid
controlled by BP
Term
osmotic pressure
Definition
pulls fluid across semipermeable membrane
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Electrolytes
Definition
-ionized salts dissolved in H2O
-Na, Mg, P, Ca, K
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