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What percentage of an adult's body weight is composed of water?
What percentage of an adult's body weight is composed of water?
60%
What is the primary cation critical for cell membrane potential and neuromuscular function?
What is the primary cation critical for cell membrane potential and neuromuscular function?
- Potassium (correct)
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Calcium
What is the main cation found in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What is the main cation found in the extracellular fluid (ECF)?
Sodium
The extracellular fluid (ECF) is found inside cells.
The extracellular fluid (ECF) is found inside cells.
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is the name of the protein found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen?
What is the name of the protein found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen?
Mature red blood cells in mammals have a nucleus.
Mature red blood cells in mammals have a nucleus.
What are the three main types of white blood cells?
What are the three main types of white blood cells?
Which type of white blood cell is the most abundant?
Which type of white blood cell is the most abundant?
What is the primary function of platelets?
What is the primary function of platelets?
Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation.
Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation.
What is the primary hormone that regulates red blood cell production?
What is the primary hormone that regulates red blood cell production?
What is the name of the condition characterized by a decreased number of red blood cells or hemoglobin concentration?
What is the name of the condition characterized by a decreased number of red blood cells or hemoglobin concentration?
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects only white blood cells.
Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects only white blood cells.
Which of the following is a disorder characterized by low platelet counts, leading to an increased risk of bleeding?
Which of the following is a disorder characterized by low platelet counts, leading to an increased risk of bleeding?
What is the name of the protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?
What is the name of the protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Hemoglobin is a conjugated protein consisting of globin and heme.
Hemoglobin is a conjugated protein consisting of globin and heme.
What is the primary site of hemoglobin synthesis?
What is the primary site of hemoglobin synthesis?
What is the name of the process that stops bleeding at the site of a vascular injury?
What is the name of the process that stops bleeding at the site of a vascular injury?
Which of the following is the first phase of hemostasis?
Which of the following is the first phase of hemostasis?
What is the name of the factor that binds to exposed collagen and platelet glycoprotein receptors to stabilize platelet adhesion?
What is the name of the factor that binds to exposed collagen and platelet glycoprotein receptors to stabilize platelet adhesion?
Platelet activation leads to shape changes and degranulation.
Platelet activation leads to shape changes and degranulation.
Which of the following is the name of the temporary platelet plug that is formed during primary hemostasis?
Which of the following is the name of the temporary platelet plug that is formed during primary hemostasis?
What is the process that stabilizes the platelet plug by forming a fibrin mesh?
What is the process that stabilizes the platelet plug by forming a fibrin mesh?
The coagulation cascade involves the conversion of fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin.
The coagulation cascade involves the conversion of fibrinogen into insoluble fibrin.
Which of the following is a key component of the coagulation cascade?
Which of the following is a key component of the coagulation cascade?
What is the process that dissolves the clot to restore normal blood flow?
What is the process that dissolves the clot to restore normal blood flow?
Plasminogen is activated to plasmin by tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and urokinase.
Plasminogen is activated to plasmin by tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and urokinase.
Which of the following is a natural anticoagulant?
Which of the following is a natural anticoagulant?
What is the name of the condition characterized by a deficiency or dysfunction of von Willebrand factor (vWF)?
What is the name of the condition characterized by a deficiency or dysfunction of von Willebrand factor (vWF)?
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that affects only women.
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that affects only women.
Which of the following is a condition characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow?
Which of the following is a condition characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow?
What is the name of the process by which blood cells are formed in the body?
What is the name of the process by which blood cells are formed in the body?
Hematopoiesis is regulated by a complex interplay of hormones, growth factors, cytokines, and cellular interactions within the bone marrow microenvironment.
Hematopoiesis is regulated by a complex interplay of hormones, growth factors, cytokines, and cellular interactions within the bone marrow microenvironment.
Which of the following is the primary hormone that regulates red blood cell production?
Which of the following is the primary hormone that regulates red blood cell production?
What is the name of the group of cytokines that play a significant role in hematopoiesis, particularly lymphocyte development?
What is the name of the group of cytokines that play a significant role in hematopoiesis, particularly lymphocyte development?
The bone marrow provides a specialized microenvironment where hematopoiesis occurs.
The bone marrow provides a specialized microenvironment where hematopoiesis occurs.
What is the name of the condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin, resulting in reduced oxygen delivery to tissues?
What is the name of the condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin, resulting in reduced oxygen delivery to tissues?
What is the name of the condition characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow?
What is the name of the condition characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow?
Hemorrhage refers to the loss of blood from the vascular system.
Hemorrhage refers to the loss of blood from the vascular system.
Which of the following is a type of shock characterized by blood or plasma loss?
Which of the following is a type of shock characterized by blood or plasma loss?
What is the name of the physiological process that stops bleeding at the site of a vascular injury?
What is the name of the physiological process that stops bleeding at the site of a vascular injury?
Hemostasis is only controlled by the coagulation cascade.
Hemostasis is only controlled by the coagulation cascade.
Which of the following is a disorder characterized by a deficiency or dysfunction of von Willebrand factor (vWF)?
Which of the following is a disorder characterized by a deficiency or dysfunction of von Willebrand factor (vWF)?
What is the name of the condition characterized by a low platelet count, leading to an increased risk of bleeding?
What is the name of the condition characterized by a low platelet count, leading to an increased risk of bleeding?
Blood groups and types are classifications based on specific antigens present on the surface of red blood cells?
Blood groups and types are classifications based on specific antigens present on the surface of red blood cells?
What is the name of the blood group that is considered the universal donor?
What is the name of the blood group that is considered the universal donor?
What is the name of the blood group that is considered the universal recipient?
What is the name of the blood group that is considered the universal recipient?
A cross-match test is performed before blood transfusions to ensure compatibility between donor and recipient blood.
A cross-match test is performed before blood transfusions to ensure compatibility between donor and recipient blood.
Flashcards
Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
Fluid inside the cells, comprising about two-thirds of the body's water content.
Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
Fluid outside the cells, comprising about one-third of the body's water content.
Interstitial Fluid (ISF)
Interstitial Fluid (ISF)
Fluid between cells, a major part of the ECF, carrying nutrients and removing waste.
Plasma
Plasma
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Sodium (Na+)
Sodium (Na+)
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Potassium (K+)
Potassium (K+)
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Osmolarity
Osmolarity
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Transcellular Fluid
Transcellular Fluid
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Study Notes
Body Fluid Compartments
- The human body consists of intricate fluid compartments that work together to sustain life
- Each compartment holds distinct fluids with specific compositions
- Essential for transporting nutrients, removing waste, and enabling biochemical processes
- Intracellular fluid (ICF) makes up 40% of total body weight
- Extracellular fluid (ECF) accounts for 20% of body weight
- ECF further divided into interstitial fluid, plasma, and transcellular fluids
- ICF is the fluid inside cells, composing about two-thirds of the body's total water content
- ICF serves as the medium for numerous cellular processes, and contains high concentrations of potassium (K+), magnesium (Mg2+), phosphate (PO43-), and proteins
- ICF is essential for maintaining cellular health and enabling metabolic reactions necessary for cell survival, growth, and repair
- ECF comprises fluid outside of cells and makes up the remaining one-third of body water
- ECF is split into interstitial fluid and plasma
- Interstitial fluid (ISF) fills spaces between cells and accounts for about 75% of ECF; provides nutrients and oxygen to cells and removes metabolic waste
- Plasma is the liquid component of blood, making up about 25% of ECF; it plays crucial in transporting molecules, cells, and waste throughout the body
- ICF and ECF have a unique ionic makeup
- ICF is rich in potassium (K+) and magnesium (Mg2+)
- ICF also contains phosphate (PO43~) and organic anions
- ECF is high in sodium (Na+) with chloride (Cl-) and bicarbonate (HCO3-) as major anions
- Plasma proteins maintain blood osmotic pressure
- Interstitial fluid is similar in composition to plasma, but with fewer proteins
Measurement of Body Fluid Compartments
- Dilution method is used for determining the volume of body compartments
- A known quantity of a tracer substance is injected into the body compartment
- After the tracer disperses, its concentration in a sample is measured, to calculate the compartment volume
- Common tracers include total body water (heavy water or tritiated water), extracellular fluid (inulin or sodium thiocyanate), and plasma volume (Evans blue dye)
- Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is another method for estimating total body water
- Impedance reflects fluid distribution基于阻抗 resistance in the body
Clinical Correlations
- Dehydration: Loss of fluids resulting in reduced ECF and electrolyte imbalance
- Edema: Accumulation of excess fluid in the interstitial space due to imbalances in hydrostatic and osmotic pressures.
- Electrolyte Imbalance: Can result from kidney dysfunction, hormonal issues, or fluid loss
- Acidosis: Low pH and Alkalosis: High pH, disrupt cellular function. Acidosis can impair oxygen delivery, while alkalosis affects metabolic processes
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