Body Fluids and Water Quiz

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Which type of molecules can easily diffuse through the cell membrane?

Non-polar molecules (correct)

Charged inorganic ions

Water soluble substances

Large polar molecules

What primarily determines the degree of diffusion of substances through the cell membrane?

Molecular weight

Lipid solubility (correct)

Charge of the molecule

Concentration gradient

Which substance would require facilitated diffusion to cross the membrane?

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Oxygen (O2)

Glucose (correct)

Small polar covalent bonds

In simple diffusion, the movement of substances occurs down their:

Concentration gradient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT permeable through the cell membrane by simple diffusion?

Sodium ions (Na+) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of extracellular fluid (ECF)?

Interstitial fluid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about intracellular fluid (ICF)?

It has a negative protein charge Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total body weight is accounted for by intracellular fluid?

40% Signup and view all the answers

If a male weighs 70 kg, how much of that weight is total body water?

42 kg Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between intracellular fluid and interstitial fluid?

ICF is conditioned by ISF Signup and view all the answers

What does homeostasis primarily involve?

Maintaining a relatively constant internal environment Signup and view all the answers

Which fluid primarily bathes the cells and constitutes the internal environment?

Interstitial fluid Signup and view all the answers

Which compartment has the highest water content in the body?

Intracellular fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the major component of the plasma membrane?

Phospholipids Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecules are the heads of phospholipids described as?

Hydrophilic Signup and view all the answers

Which process requires energy for the movement of substances across the cell membrane?

Active transport Signup and view all the answers

What type of substances can diffuse through the lipid bilayer easily?

Lipid-soluble substances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive transport?

Primary active transport Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during osmosis?

Net movement of water molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the tails of phospholipids?

Hydrophobic Signup and view all the answers

Which passive process involves movement through a specific channel?

Facilitated diffusion Signup and view all the answers

In which direction does passive transport generally occur?

From high to low concentration Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the net movement of particles until equilibrium is reached?

Dynamic equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of connective tissue in an organ?

To bind various tissues together Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total body weight is made up of water in a healthy adult?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Which body system is responsible for gas exchange?

Respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

How does body water percentage change with age?

It decreases with age Signup and view all the answers

Which liquid has the highest specific heat, making it difficult to boil or freeze?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What role does the nervous tissue play in the stomach?

Controls muscle contraction and gland secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

To eliminate waste products Signup and view all the answers

In which organ would you find a combination of epithelial, muscular, nervous, and connective tissues?

Stomach Signup and view all the answers

Why is water considered an excellent solvent?

It can dissolve certain ions like Na+, K+, and Cl- Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is correct regarding body systems?

An organ can belong to more than one body system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of insulin in the body?

To suppress the initial response to glucose Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of positive feedback?

Urination process Signup and view all the answers

In feed-forward control, what does the control system do?

Anticipates a change before it occurs Signup and view all the answers

What is differentiation in the context of human cells?

Specialization of cells for unique functions Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the contractions of the uterus during childbirth?

Positive feedback enhances the contraction process Signup and view all the answers

Why is negative feedback more common in physiological systems?

It suppresses fluctuations to maintain stability Signup and view all the answers

What physiological response occurs when diving into cold water?

Shivering as a response to cold Signup and view all the answers

How does the body respond to smelling food before eating?

By initiating salivation in anticipation Signup and view all the answers

Which feedback system is employed for situations needing frequent adjustments?

Negative feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of human cells?

There are around 50-100 trillion cells in the body Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Body Fluids

Extracellular fluid (ECF) is the fluid environment where cells live (outside the cells). It contains ions, oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
- ECF contains 2 components: Plasma (inside blood cells) and Interstitial fluid (around the cells).
Intracellular fluid (ICF) is the fluid inside all body cells. It contains high levels of potassium (K+) and less sodium (Na+).
- ICF has a negative charge due to proteins.

Water in Body Fluids

Total body water is around 60% of body weight in healthy adults, varying with age and gender.
- Water content decreases with age.
- Women have a lower water content (50-55%) because they have more fatty tissues.

Why Water?

High specific heat capacity of water makes it resistant to boiling or freezing.
Capillary action enables movement of water in tears and breastfeeding.
Water is an excellent solvent for ions like sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), and chloride (Cl−).
Water participates in redox reactions to kill bacteria.

Internal and External Environment

Cells exchange nutrients and waste products with their surroundings.
- ICF is influenced by interstitial fluid, which is influenced by plasma, which is in turn influenced by the organs it passes through and the external environment.
Internal environment refers to the fluids surrounding cells (ECF).

Homeostasis

Homeostasis refers to maintaining a relatively constant and stable internal environment (extracellular fluids).

Levels of Organization

Cell: smallest living unit, capable of carrying out life functions.
Tissue: group of similar cells that perform a specific function, e.g., epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscular tissue, nervous tissue.
Organ: consists of two or more types of tissues working together, e.g., stomach, heart, kidney.
Body System: a collection of related organs with a common function, e.g., digestive system, skeletal system.
Organism: a complete living individual.

Body Openings

There are 3 openings between the inside and outside of the human body:
- Respiratory system: takes in oxygen (O2) and eliminates carbon dioxide (CO2).
- Digestive system: takes in food and eliminates unabsorbed food.
- Urinary system: eliminates waste products from the body.

Cell Membrane

The cell membrane is selectively permeable, allowing some substances to pass through while preventing others.
- It allows lipid-soluble materials to cross but prevents lipid-insoluble (water-soluble) materials.
- Water-soluble substances pass through channels.
The cell membrane is composed primarily of phospholipids.
It has a phospholipid bilayer, with water-soluble “heads” forming the surface (hydrophilic) and water-insoluble “tails” forming the interior (hydrophobic).

Movement Across the Cell Membrane

Substances move across the cell membrane by both active and passive processes:
- Passive processes occur down a concentration gradient (high concentration to an area of low concentration) and do not require energy.
  - Simple diffusion: direct movement across the membrane.
  - Facilitated diffusion: movement by membrane proteins.
  - Osmosis: movement of water across the membrane.
- Active processes occur against a concentration gradient and require energy (ATP).
  - Primary active transport: directly uses ATP.
  - Secondary active transport: uses the energy of another molecule.

Simple Diffusion

The substances move directly through intermolecular spaces (directly through the cell membrane) of the membrane, commonly lipid-soluble substances and gases.
It occurs whenever there is a concentration difference across a membrane permeable to the diffusing substance.
It is energy-independent.

Facilitated Diffusion

The movement of lipid-insoluble or water-soluble substances across the membrane down their concentration gradients by aid of membrane proteins.
Substances that use this method include K+, Na+, Ca2+, glucose, amino acids, and urea.

Further Explanation

Simple diffusion allows small, non-polar molecules like oxygen (O2) and small polar molecules like carbon dioxide (CO2) to pass through the cell membrane.
Large polar molecules like glucose and charged inorganic ions like sodium (Na+) need facilitated diffusion or active transport to cross the cell membrane.

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Test your knowledge about body fluids and the importance of water in human physiology. Explore concepts such as extracellular and intracellular fluid composition, water distribution, and its unique properties. This quiz will deepen your understanding of the role of water and fluid balance in the body.