Body Fluid Composition and Measurement
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What percentage of an adult's body weight typically consists of water?

  • 65-70% (correct)
  • 75-80%
  • 60-65%
  • 50-55%

    • Which cation is predominantly found in intracellular fluid (ICF)?

  • Calcium (Ca2+)
  • Sodium (Na+)
  • Magnesium (Mg2+)
  • Potassium (K+) (correct)

    • What is the formula used to calculate the volume of a fluid compartment when measuring total body water?

  • Volume = Concentration of dye / Amount of dye injected
  • Volume = Amount of dye injected + Concentration of dye
  • Volume = Amount of dye injected / Concentration of dye (correct)
  • Volume = Concentration of dye x Amount of dye injected

    • What is the primary reason severe diarrhea can be life-threatening in infants?

    <p>Infants have a higher body water percentage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically used as a dye for measuring total body water?

    <p>Saline solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the percentage of water in the body as the amount of adipose tissue increases?

    <p>It decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anion is primarily associated with extracellular fluid (ECF)?

    <p>Chloride (Cl^-)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a simple tool used to estimate body fluid composition percentages?

    <p>60-40-20 model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the calculated volume of the ECF based on the D2O injection?

    <p>40 liters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which indicator is more accurate for measuring the volume of the extracellular fluid (ECF)?

    <p>Inulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the plasma volume measured?

    <p>Evans blue dye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formula is used to calculate blood volume?

    <p>Plasma volume / (1 - Hematocrit)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between overhydration and water intake?

    <p>Increased water intake leads to overhydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to measure the volume of intracellular fluid (ICF)?

    <p>TBW - ECF volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a 70 kg male is injected with 1.5 g of mannitol, what percentage of mannitol is expected to have been excreted after 2 hours?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the volume of red blood cells (RBCs) be calculated?

    <p>Blood volume - Plasma volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of body fluid compartments typically differs between intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF)?

    <p>Ionic composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dye is most frequently used for measuring total body water (TBW)?

    <p>Deuterium oxide (D2O)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of calculating the volume of a body fluid compartment after injecting a known amount of dye?

    <p>To evaluate compartment volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do infants have a higher percentage of body weight consisting of water compared to adults?

    <p>Lower adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would primarily influence the variability of water content percentages between individuals?

    <p>Gender and amount of adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measurement would indicate a high concentration of potassium ions in the body?

    <p>Intracellular fluid (ICF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is responsible for the variation in water content among adults?

    <p>Adipose tissue amount</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the dye used for measurements in body fluid compartments?

    <p>It must remain unchanged in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicator is primarily used for the measurement of extracellular fluid volume?

    <p>Deuterium oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is utilized for determining plasma volume in a patient?

    <p>Radioactive iodine bound to plasma protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of mannitol is excreted per hour during the equilibration period as stated in the scenario provided?

    <p>5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is blood volume calculated based on the plasma volume and hematocrit?

    <p>Blood Volume = Plasma Volume / (1 - Hematocrit)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the scenario, what is the plasma concentration of mannitol after two hours of equilibration?

    <p>9 mg/100 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a valid method to determine red blood cell volume?

    <p>Chromium (Cr51)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used to calculate the volume of intracellular fluid (ICF)?

    <p>ICF = Total Body Water - ECF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to overhydration or edema in the body?

    <p>Decrease in water excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Body Fluid Composition

    • Water makes up 65% of an adult body
    • Infants have up to 75% body weight as water, meaning dehydration can be life-threatening
    • Water content varies between 50-70% based on gender and adipose tissue
    • Men tend to have a higher percentage of water than women
    • Water content is inversely correlated with adipose tissue
    • The 60-40-20 rule can be a useful tool for estimating water content

    Intracellular and Extracellular Fluid

    • Intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF) have different ionic compositions
    • ICF is rich in potassium and phosphate ions
    • ECF is rich in sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate ions

    Measuring Body Fluid Volumes

    • A specific dye is injected into the body and its concentration in the desired compartment is measured
    • The compartment volume is calculated using the formula: Volume of fluid = Amount of dye injected / Concentration of dye

    Total Body Water (TBW)

    • Deuterium oxide (D2O) is the most commonly used indicator for measuring TBW
    • Tritium oxide and Aminopyrine can also be used
    • These indicators are distributed throughout both ICF and ECF

    Extracellular Fluid (ECF)

    • Inulin is the most accurate indicator
    • Mannitol and sucrose are also used
    • These indicators are distributed only in the ECF

    Intracellular Fluid (ICF)

    • Calculated by subtracting the ECF volume from the TBW

    Plasma Volume

    • Evans blue dye is the most common indicator
    • Radioactive iodine bound to plasma protein can also be used
    • These indicators are distributed only in the vascular part of the ECF

    Interstitial Fluid (ISF)

    • Calculated by subtracting plasma volume from ECF volume

    Blood Volume

    • Calculated by dividing plasma volume by (1 - hematocrit)

    Red Blood Cell Volume

    • Measured directly using chromium (Cr51), iron (Fe 59), or phosphorus (P32)
    • RBC volume can also be calculated by subtracting plasma volume from blood volume

    Dehydration and Overhydration

    • Dehydration can be caused by excessive water loss or insufficient water intake
    • Overhydration, or edema, can be caused by excessive water intake or inadequate water loss

    Example Calculation

    • A 70 kg male received 1.5 g of mannitol
    • 5% of the mannitol was excreted per hour after two hours
    • The mannitol concentration in plasma after two hours was 9 mg/100 ml
    • The mannitol is distributed solely in the ECF
    • The calculated ECF volume is 16.7 liters, which is a reasonable number.

    Water Content in the Body

    • Adults have 65% water content, while infants have 75%
    • Adults have 40-42 liters of total body water (TBW) with a range of 50-70%
    • The percentage of body water is influenced by gender and body fat
    • Males typically have a higher water percentage than females
    • Water content is inversely proportional to adipose tissue
    • The 60-40-20 rule is used to estimate body water content

    Body Fluid Compartments

    • Intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF) have different ionic compositions

    ICF Composition

    • Cations: Potassium (K+), Magnesium (Mg2+)
    • Anions: Phosphate (PO4 3-)

    ECF Composition

    • Cations: Sodium (Na+)
    • Anions: Chloride (Cl-), Bicarbonate (HCO3-)

    Principle of Body Fluid Compartment Measurement

    • Involves injecting a known amount of dye or indicator into the body
    • The concentration of the dye in the compartment is then measured
    • The volume of the compartment is calculated using the formula: Amount of dye injected / Concentration of dye

    Characteristics of Dye

    • Ideally, the dye should distribute evenly in the compartment
    • The dye should not be metabolized or excreted during the measurement period
    • The dye should be non-toxic and safe to inject

    Measurement of Total Body Water (TBW)

    • Indicators: Deuterium oxide (D2O), Tritium oxide, Aminopyrine
    • These indicators distribute in both ICF and ECF
    • Example:
      • 4 mg of D2O injected
      • Concentration of D2O in plasma measured as 0.01 mg/100 ml
      • Volume of TBW = 4 mg / (0.01 mg/100 ml) = 40 liters

    Measurement of Extracellular Fluid (ECF) Volume

    • Indicators: Inulin (more accurate), Mannitol, Sucrose
    • These indicators are distributed only in ECF

    Measurement of Intracellular Fluid (ICF) Volume

    • ICF volume is calculated by subtracting the ECF volume from TBW: ICF = TBW - ECF

    Measurement of Plasma Volume

    • Indicators: Evans blue dye (most common), Radioactive iodine bound to plasma protein
    • These indicators distribute only in the vascular part of ECF

    Measurement of Interstitial Fluid (ISF)

    • ISF volume is calculated by subtracting the plasma volume from ECF : ISF = ECF - plasma volume

    Measurement of Blood Volume

    • Blood volume is calculated by dividing plasma volume by (1 - hematocrit)

    Measurement of Red Blood Cell (RBC) Volume

    • RBC volume is measured directly by:
      • Chromium (Cr51)
      • Iron (Fe 59)
      • Phosphorus (P32)
    • RBC volume can also be calculated by subtracting plasma volume from blood volume: RBC volume = Blood volume - Plasma volume

    Factors Affecting Body Fluid Volume

    • Increased water loss or decreased water intake leads to dehydration
    • Decreased water loss or increased water intake leads to overhydration or edema

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    Explore the critical aspects of body fluid composition, including water percentages and variations among different populations. Understand the differences between intracellular and extracellular fluids, and learn about techniques for measuring body fluid volumes. This quiz covers essential physiological concepts related to body water and ions.

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