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What is the primary function of the body's regulatory mechanisms in relation to fluids and electrolytes?
What is the primary function of the body's regulatory mechanisms in relation to fluids and electrolytes?
To maintain a nearly perfect balance.
What are the two main areas of the body where body fluids are found?
What are the two main areas of the body where body fluids are found?
Intracellular and extracellular compartments.
What is the most abundant electrolyte in intracellular fluid?
What is the most abundant electrolyte in intracellular fluid?
Potassium.
What percentage of the volume of body fluids does intracellular fluid account for?
What percentage of the volume of body fluids does intracellular fluid account for?
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What is the primary reason the body regulates sodium levels in extracellular fluid?
What is the primary reason the body regulates sodium levels in extracellular fluid?
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What is the term for the movement of water into and out of the extracellular space in response to sodium levels?
What is the term for the movement of water into and out of the extracellular space in response to sodium levels?
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What is the most abundant electrolyte in extracellular fluid?
What is the most abundant electrolyte in extracellular fluid?
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What percentage of a person's total body weight is accounted for by intracellular fluid?
What percentage of a person's total body weight is accounted for by intracellular fluid?
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Explain how the loss of intravascular fluid can lead to hypovolemic shock and cellular death. Include the role of oxygen-rich blood supply in this process.
Explain how the loss of intravascular fluid can lead to hypovolemic shock and cellular death. Include the role of oxygen-rich blood supply in this process.
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Describe the role of oncotic pressure in fluid movement within the body. Include an example of what happens when oncotic pressure is decreased.
Describe the role of oncotic pressure in fluid movement within the body. Include an example of what happens when oncotic pressure is decreased.
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Compare and contrast hydrostatic pressure and oncotic pressure at the arterial and venous ends of capillaries, explaining their influence on fluid movement.
Compare and contrast hydrostatic pressure and oncotic pressure at the arterial and venous ends of capillaries, explaining their influence on fluid movement.
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Explain how filtration, as described in the text, contributes to the removal of waste products from the body. Include a specific example of this process.
Explain how filtration, as described in the text, contributes to the removal of waste products from the body. Include a specific example of this process.
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Describe the process of osmosis and explain how it contributes to fluid movement within the body. Include an example of osmosis in action.
Describe the process of osmosis and explain how it contributes to fluid movement within the body. Include an example of osmosis in action.
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Explain the importance of adequate hydrostatic pressures inside blood vessels for maintaining proper fluid movement within the body.
Explain the importance of adequate hydrostatic pressures inside blood vessels for maintaining proper fluid movement within the body.
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Explain how intact and properly functioning vascular tissue lining contributes to maintaining proper fluid balance. What happens when this tissue lining is compromised?
Explain how intact and properly functioning vascular tissue lining contributes to maintaining proper fluid balance. What happens when this tissue lining is compromised?
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What are the three main types of extracellular fluids, and describe their locations and functions within the body?
What are the three main types of extracellular fluids, and describe their locations and functions within the body?
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Discuss the relationship between protein content in blood and edema. Explain how low serum albumin levels can lead to edema.
Discuss the relationship between protein content in blood and edema. Explain how low serum albumin levels can lead to edema.
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Explain how the movement of fluids within the body is influenced by the interplay of osmotic pressure, hydrostatic pressure, and osmosis.
Explain how the movement of fluids within the body is influenced by the interplay of osmotic pressure, hydrostatic pressure, and osmosis.
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List three common causes of deficient fluid volume.
List three common causes of deficient fluid volume.
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Who are two groups at higher risk for dehydration?
Who are two groups at higher risk for dehydration?
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What symptom might indicate severe dehydration in adults?
What symptom might indicate severe dehydration in adults?
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What is a key symptom of dehydration in infants?
What is a key symptom of dehydration in infants?
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What are two symptoms of dehydration that can be observed in adults?
What are two symptoms of dehydration that can be observed in adults?
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Name one effect of dehydration on urine production.
Name one effect of dehydration on urine production.
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What can be done to treat mild dehydration?
What can be done to treat mild dehydration?
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What heart-related symptom may occur due to dehydration?
What heart-related symptom may occur due to dehydration?
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What could be a consequence of severe dehydration if not treated?
What could be a consequence of severe dehydration if not treated?
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What role does renin play in the regulation of blood pressure?
What role does renin play in the regulation of blood pressure?
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How does heavy exercise in hot weather influence dehydration risk?
How does heavy exercise in hot weather influence dehydration risk?
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How does aldosterone affect fluid balance in the body?
How does aldosterone affect fluid balance in the body?
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What factors can lead to excessive fluid volume in patients?
What factors can lead to excessive fluid volume in patients?
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What are the primary symptoms of fluid overload in patients?
What are the primary symptoms of fluid overload in patients?
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How is insensible fluid loss defined and what are its major routes?
How is insensible fluid loss defined and what are its major routes?
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What is the importance of monitoring urine output in patients at risk of dehydration?
What is the importance of monitoring urine output in patients at risk of dehydration?
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What is hypovolemia and what causes it?
What is hypovolemia and what causes it?
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Explain the physiological significance of the phrase 'water follows salt' in fluid balance.
Explain the physiological significance of the phrase 'water follows salt' in fluid balance.
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What percentage of daily fluid output is excreted through urine in a normally hydrated adult?
What percentage of daily fluid output is excreted through urine in a normally hydrated adult?
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How does acute fluid loss affect the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
How does acute fluid loss affect the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
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Study Notes
Body Fluids
- Body fluids consist of water, electrolytes, blood plasma, and component cells, proteins, and other soluble particles called solutes.
- There are two main areas of body fluids:
- Intracellular fluids (ICF): found inside cells, made up of protein, water, electrolytes, and solutes; potassium is the most abundant electrolyte.
- Extracellular fluids (ECF): found outside of cells, divided into:
- Intravascular fluid: found in the vascular system, consists of whole blood volume and includes red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
- Interstitial fluid: found outside of blood vessels and between cells, can lead to edema if excessive.
- Transcellular fluid: found in areas such as cerebrospinal, synovial, intrapleural, and the gastrointestinal system.
Fluid Movement
- Fluid movement occurs due to:
- Osmotic pressure: water movement through a semipermeable membrane to equalize solute concentrations.
- Hydrostatic pressure: pressure exerted by blood against capillaries, pushing fluid and solutes out into the interstitial compartment.
- Osmosis: water movement through a semipermeable membrane to equalize solute concentrations.
- Intact vascular tissue lining prevents fluid from leaking out of blood vessels.
- Protein content of the blood (albumin) causes oncotic pressure, holding water inside the vascular compartment.
Solute Movement
- Solute movement is controlled by:
- Diffusion: movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration to equalize solute concentrations.
- Active transport: moving solutes and ions across a cell membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, requiring energy.
- Filtration: fluid and waste filtration through a permeable membrane, such as in the kidneys.
Fluid and Electrolyte Regulation
- The body regulates intravascular fluid accumulation and excretion to prevent fluid volume excesses or deficits and maintain adequate blood pressure.
- Water balance is regulated by:
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH): released in response to increased serum osmolarity, triggers thirst and fluid retention.
- Thirst: stimulated by increased serum osmolarity.
- Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS): regulates fluid output and blood pressure.
Fluid Imbalance
- Two types of fluid imbalances:
- Excessive fluid volume (hypervolemia): occurs when there is increased fluid retained in the intravascular compartment.
- Deficient fluid volume (hypovolemia or dehydration): occurs when fluid loss is greater than fluid input.
- Symptoms of dehydration include:
- Feeling very thirsty
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Dry skin
- Urinating and sweating less than usual
- Dark, concentrated urine
- Feeling tired
- Changes in mental status
- Dizziness due to decreased blood pressure
- Elevated heart rate
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Learn about the composition of body fluids, including water, electrolytes, and solutes, and the two main areas of body fluids: intracellular and extracellular fluids.