18 Questions
What will happen due to differences in osmolalities of the ECF and ICF?
Water exchange across the cell membrane
Which cells are the primary source of histamine during acute inflammation?
Mast cells
What does high salt (sodium chloride) intake cause?
A, B, and C are correct
What is the predominant cation in the ISF compartment?
Na+
Which of the following ratios is correct for ECF:ICF volumes?
1:2
In which condition will the Hematocrit value not change?
All of the above
What is the largest anion in extracellular fluid?
Chloride ions
Which of the following is NOT a component of extracellular fluid?
Glucose
What is the primary purpose of using iodinated molecules in the Indicator Dilution Method?
To measure the volume of extracellular fluid
Which of the following Starling forces is responsible for pushing fluids out of capillaries?
Capillary hydrostatic pressure (Pc)
What is the primary cause of histamine-induced edema?
Increased permeability of capillaries
What is the normal value of interstitial hydrostatic pressure (Pi) in a healthy individual?
0 mmHg
What is the major ECF buffer component?
Bicarbonate ions
Which of the following is not one of Starling Forces?
Intracellular hydrostatic pressure
Differences in osmolalities of the ECF and ICF will result in:
Water exchange across the cell membrane
What is the primary source of histamine that is released during acute inflammation?
Mast cells
The predominant cation in the ISF compartment is:
Na+
Which of the following is correct regarding the ration of ECF:ICF volumes?
1:2
Test your knowledge on fluid and electrolyte balance in the body with this quiz. Questions cover major components of ECF, plasma osmolality, Starling forces, and osmolality differences between ECF and ICF.
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