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In response to an increase in extracellular fluid (ECF) osmotic concentration, where does water move?
In response to an increase in extracellular fluid (ECF) osmotic concentration, where does water move?
- From ECF to ICF (correct)
- Water movement is not affected by osmotic concentration changes
- Between ECF and ICF at equal rates
- From ICF to ECF
What happens to fluid when extracellular fluid (ECF) osmotic concentration decreases?
What happens to fluid when extracellular fluid (ECF) osmotic concentration decreases?
- Fluid becomes isotonic to ICF
- Fluid becomes hyperosmotic to ICF
- Fluid becomes hypotonic to ICF (correct)
- Fluid becomes hypertonic to ICF
What is the main driving force for rapid water movements between the extracellular fluid (ECF) and intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What is the main driving force for rapid water movements between the extracellular fluid (ECF) and intracellular fluid (ICF)?
- Salt concentration
- Osmotic gradient (correct)
- Temperature difference
- Pressure difference
Why does severe water loss lead to dehydration if electrolytes are retained?
Why does severe water loss lead to dehydration if electrolytes are retained?
What is the consequence of a body compartment becoming dehydrated?
What is the consequence of a body compartment becoming dehydrated?
What is the first-line treatment for dehydration according to the text?
What is the first-line treatment for dehydration according to the text?
What is the potential danger of giving a hypotonic solution to a severely dehydrated patient?
What is the potential danger of giving a hypotonic solution to a severely dehydrated patient?
What condition might be a concern when administering a hypotonic solution to patients with renal or cardiac disease?
What condition might be a concern when administering a hypotonic solution to patients with renal or cardiac disease?
What effect does giving a hypertonic solution have on cells?
What effect does giving a hypertonic solution have on cells?
What are common causes of overhydration as per the text?
What are common causes of overhydration as per the text?
