10 Questions
Which of the following accounts for approximately 90% of the osmotic activity in plasma?
Sodium
What is the major intracellular cation?
Potassium
What is the physical property of a solution based on the concentration of solutes?
Osmolality
What is responsible for promoting water reabsorption in the body?
Arginine Vasopressin
What happens to plasma osmolality when there is an increased sensation of thirst?
Plasma osmolality decreases
What is the classification of electrolytes based on the type of charge they carry?
Anions and cations
Which electrolytes are involved in the regulation of blood volume as well as osmotic regulation?
Potassium, Sodium, and Chloride
What percentage of total body weight is the average water content?
40% - 75%
Which fluid accounts for about 2/3 of the total body water?
Intracellular fluid
What is the function of water in the human body?
Determining cell volume
Learn about the classification of electrolytes as anions and cations based on their charge, and their functions such as regulating blood volume and myocardial rhythms. Understand how sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium play essential roles in the body.
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