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What are solutes in the context of body fluids?
What are solutes in the context of body fluids?
- Dissolved substances in a solution (correct)
- Nutrients that are stored in organs
- Gases that are present in body fluids
- The liquids in which biochemical reactions occur
Which of the following is considered an electrolyte in the human body?
Which of the following is considered an electrolyte in the human body?
- Glucose
- Calcium ion (Ca) (correct)
- Fatty acid
- Amino acid
Why are electrolytes crucial in physiological processes?
Why are electrolytes crucial in physiological processes?
- They are the primary source of oxygen in tissues
- They act as enzymes for biochemical reactions
- They help maintain fluid balance and nerve function (correct)
- They provide energy for metabolic reactions
What type of substances are classified as proteins in body fluids?
What type of substances are classified as proteins in body fluids?
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Carbohydrates in body fluids primarily serve what function?
Carbohydrates in body fluids primarily serve what function?
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Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
- The human body uses aqueous solutions for essential life functions
- Solutes are dissolved substances within a solution.
- Solutes in the human body vary in different locations.
- Solutes in the human body can include:
- Proteins, like those that transport lipids
- Carbohydrates
- Electrolytes
Electrolytes
- An electrolyte is a mineral that carries an electrical charge (an ion) when dissolved in water.
- Examples of electrolytes include sodium ions (Na+)
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