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What is the approximate percentage of body weight that is water for a healthy adult female?
What is the approximate percentage of body weight that is water for a healthy adult female?
Which factor contributes to the lower total body water content in obese individuals compared to lean individuals?
Which factor contributes to the lower total body water content in obese individuals compared to lean individuals?
What is the approximate volume of intracellular fluid in a healthy, non-obese 70-kg male?
What is the approximate volume of intracellular fluid in a healthy, non-obese 70-kg male?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences total body water volume?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences total body water volume?
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Which statement about the body's fluid compartments is TRUE?
Which statement about the body's fluid compartments is TRUE?
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What is the main cause of water intoxication?
What is the main cause of water intoxication?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of electrolytes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of electrolytes?
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What is a key bodily mechanism involved in restoring normal extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?
What is a key bodily mechanism involved in restoring normal extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?
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Which of the following contributes to the formation of pitting edema?
Which of the following contributes to the formation of pitting edema?
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What is the primary role of the electrolyte sodium (Na+) in the body?
What is the primary role of the electrolyte sodium (Na+) in the body?
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What primarily causes the feeling of thirst in the body?
What primarily causes the feeling of thirst in the body?
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What is the main function of intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What is the main function of intracellular fluid (ICF)?
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Which hormone is released to help retain water when extracellular fluid volume is low?
Which hormone is released to help retain water when extracellular fluid volume is low?
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Which fluid compartment is the largest in the human body?
Which fluid compartment is the largest in the human body?
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What is one of the main causes of dehydration?
What is one of the main causes of dehydration?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of fluid output?
Which of the following is NOT a source of fluid output?
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What role do blood plasma proteins play in fluid balance?
What role do blood plasma proteins play in fluid balance?
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What triggers the release of aldosterone?
What triggers the release of aldosterone?
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What is the blood sodium level that indicates hypernatremia?
What is the blood sodium level that indicates hypernatremia?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of hyponatremia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of hyponatremia?
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What clinical signs are indicative of hyperkalemia?
What clinical signs are indicative of hyperkalemia?
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Which condition is characterized by blood potassium levels less than 3.5 mEq/L?
Which condition is characterized by blood potassium levels less than 3.5 mEq/L?
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What is a common symptom associated with both hypernatremia and hyponatremia?
What is a common symptom associated with both hypernatremia and hyponatremia?
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What blood calcium level defines hypercalcemia?
What blood calcium level defines hypercalcemia?
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Which of the following causes hypocalcemia?
Which of the following causes hypocalcemia?
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Which symptom is NOT associated with hypercalcemia?
Which symptom is NOT associated with hypercalcemia?
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Study Notes
Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
- Fluid balance is crucial for bodily functions
- Body fluid volumes vary based on age, gender, and body weight
- A healthy, non-obese 70-kg male averages 40L of body fluid
- Plasma (3 L), interstitial fluid (12 L), and intracellular fluid (25 L) are the major compartments
- Newborn infants have 80% water content, adult males 60%, and adult females 50%
- Total body water is affected by factors such as body weight, fat content, and age
- Fluid intake comes from ingested liquids, water in food, and metabolic water
- Fluid output occurs via water vapor, sweating, urine, and feces
- The kidneys, lungs, skin, and intestines are crucial organs in fluid output regulation
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone regulate fluid balance through adjusting kidney filtration
- Increased capillary blood pressure pushes fluid into interstitial fluid
- Blood plasma proteins draw water into the plasma
- Dehydration occurs when fluid loss exceeds intake, initially in interstitial space, then affecting ICF and plasma volume
- Overhydration occurs when fluid intake exceeds output, increasing ECF volume and potentially burdening the heart
Electrolytes
- Electrolytes are substances that dissociate in water, forming charged particles called ions
- Nonelectrolytes do not dissociate in water
- Important electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium
- Imbalances in electrolyte levels can have significant health consequences
Examples of Electrolyte Imbalances
- Hypernatremia: Blood sodium above 145 mEq/L due to factors like salt overuse, dehydration, and prolonged diarrhea
- Hyponatremia: Blood sodium below 136 mEq/L, potentially from excessive ADH release, massive IV infusions, and severe burns
- Hyperkalemia: Blood potassium above 5.1 mEq/L due to increased intake, shifts in ICF to blood, and/or renal failure
- Hypokalemia: Blood potassium below 3.5 mEq/L due to inadequate intake and/or certain diuretic use
- Hypercalcemia : Blood calcium over 10.5 mg/dL, linked to excessive intake, absorption, bone shifts, hyperparathyroidism, and Paget's disease
- Hypocalcemia: Blood calcium under 8.4 mg/dL, caused by dietary deficiencies, reduced absorption, increased excretion, and disorders like pancreatitis
- Pitting edema is swelling caused by high interstitial fluid volume
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Test your knowledge on fluid and electrolyte balance in the human body. This quiz covers essential concepts such as fluid compartments, regulation mechanisms, and the role of various organs in maintaining homeostasis. Perfect for students studying anatomy or physiology.
