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What is a major role of electrolytes in the body?
Which of the following is classified as a cation?
What is a potential risk factor for hypovolemia?
Which of these symptoms is typically associated with hypervolemia?
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Which electrolyte is primarily found in the intracellular fluid?
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What condition arises when both extracellular and intracellular fluid is depleted?
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Which of the following factors can lead to hypervolemia?
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What type of imbalance occurs when there is a deficit or excess of electrolytes?
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What is the primary role of body fluids?
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Calculate the total body fluid volume of a 70 kg adult weighing 155 lbs.
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Which compartment contains the majority of body fluids?
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What triggers the hypothalamus to signal thirst?
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What effect do natriuretic peptides have on the body?
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What is the approximate proportion of body weight that fluids account for in infants?
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Which organs are involved in the regulation of fluids in the body?
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Why is water essential for the body?
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Study Notes
Body Fluids
- Body fluids contain water and solutes
- Body fluids are located in two major compartments:
- Extracellular fluid (ECF): found outside cells
- Interstitial fluid (ISF)
- Intravascular fluid (Plasma)
- Intracellular fluid (ICF): found inside cells
- Extracellular fluid (ECF): found outside cells
- Body fluid distribution: 40 liters total
- ICF: 25 liters
- ECF: 12 liters (interstitial) and 3 liters (plasma)
- Fluid intake needs to equal fluid output
- Hormones regulate the balance of body fluids
- From the renal, cardiovascular, and endocrine systems
- Purposes of body fluids:
- Regulate body temperature
- Transport nutrients
- Transport waste products
- Preserve cell shape
Fluids and Electrolytes
- In adults weighing 70 kilograms, fluids make up approximately 60% of total body weight
- In infants, fluids make up approximately 80% of total body weight
Regulation of Fluids and Electrolytes
- Hormones and organs work together to balance fluids in the body:
- Brain (hypothalamus)
- Adrenal glands
- Kidneys
- Natriuretic peptides
Hypothalamus
- The hypothalamus in the brain senses changes in extracellular fluid volume and osmolarity:
- Decreased ECF volume or increased ECF osmolarity trigger the hypothalamus to decrease saliva production, resulting in thirst.
- This stimulates fluid intake to increase ECF volume.
Adrenal Glands
- Adrenal glands produce aldosterone, a hormone that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the body.
Hypothalamus and Kidneys
- The hypothalamus signals the kidneys to release antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which helps regulate water reabsorption.
Natriuretic Peptides
- Natriuretic peptides act oppositely to the kidneys in fluid balance regulation:
- Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
- Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
- C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP)
- These peptides are released in response to stretching in the atria and ventricles.
- They reduce blood volume by inhibiting the release of renin, aldosterone, and ADH.
Water
- Water is essential for various bodily functions:
- Acts as a solvent
- Facilitates transportation
- Regulates body temperature
- Participates in chemical reactions
Electrolytes
- Electrolytes are major components of body fluids:
- They carry electrical charges when dissolved in solution.
- They are classified into two categories:
- Cations: positively charged
- Anions: negatively charged
- Major electrolytes:
- Intracellular:
- Phosphorus (P-)
- Potassium (K+)
- Magnesium (Mg++)
- Extracellular:
- Sodium (Na+)
- Chloride (Cl-)
- Calcium (Ca++)
- Bicarbonate (HCO3-): found in both ICF and ECF
- Intracellular:
Electrolyte Functions
- Electrolytes play crucial roles:
- Regulating water and acid-base balance
- Contributing to enzyme reactions
- Essential for neuromuscular activity
Electrolyte Imbalances
- Electrolyte imbalances occur due to:
- Deficit or excess of electrolytes
- Translocation of electrolytes to different compartments
Fluid Imbalances
- Hypovolemia (fluid volume deficit):
- Low volume of extracellular fluid
- Reduced electrolyte levels
- At-risk patients:
- Depressed or lethargic individuals
- Those with fever, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), or diarrhea
- Patients who eat poorly or cannot communicate their needs
- Individuals on certain medications
- Dehydration occurs when both extracellular and intracellular fluid are depleted (e.g., prolonged vomiting or diarrhea)
- Hypervolemia (fluid volume excess):
- High volume of water in the intravascular fluid compartment
- Fluid intake exceeds fluid loss
- At-risk patients:
- Individuals with impaired fluid elimination (e.g., kidney disease)
- Those with fluid retention from excess sodium intake
- Patients with adrenal gland dysfunction
- Can lead to circulatory overload
Fluid Imbalances Symptoms
- Hypovolemia Symptoms:
- Mental status changes
- Weakness or fatigue
- Dry mucous membranes
- Postural hypotension
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Decreased salivation
- Hypervolemia Symptoms:
- Weight gain
- Peripheral edema
- Elevated blood pressure
- Bounding pulse
- Shortness of breath
- Crackles and wheezes in lungs.
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This quiz covers the essential concepts of body fluids, including their types, distribution, and regulation mechanisms. Learn about the compartments of fluids, their purposes in the body, and how hormones play a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance. Perfect for students studying physiology or related fields.
