Homeostasis: Body Fluid Volume & Composition

Questions and Answers

What percentage of total body water is represented in males?

50%

70%

60% (correct)

40%

The intravascular fluid is found in the spaces between cells.

False

What is the formula used to calculate total body water?

0.6 x (body weight)

The fluid found in the spaces between cells is called ______.

interstitial fluid Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of body fluids with their respective descriptions:

Intracellular Fluid (ICF) = Fluid inside cells Extracellular Fluid (ECF) = Fluid outside cells Transcellular Fluid = Fluid within epithelial-lined cavities Intravascular Fluid = Fluid within blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for body fluid osmolality?

280-295 mOsm/kg H2O Signup and view all the answers

Prolonged states of both positive and negative balance can generally support life.

False Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the maintenance of constant volume and composition of body fluid compartments?

Homeostasis Signup and view all the answers

The human body operates as a closed system in relation to homeostasis.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one regulated input of water in the body.

Increased ingestion of water in response to thirst Signup and view all the answers

The _____ hormone regulates the amount of water excreted by the kidneys.

antidiuretic Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary body fluid compartments involved in maintaining homeostasis?

Intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for monitoring deviations from the set point?

Increased inhalation rate Signup and view all the answers

Homeostasis is achieved through the process of __________ balance.

steady-state Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their descriptions:

Positive balance = Input greater than output Negative balance = Input less than output Effector signals = Lead to changes maintaining the set point Osmolality = Concentration of body fluids Signup and view all the answers

Match the following electrolytes with their functions:

Na+ = Regulates fluid balance K+ = Essential for muscle contractions Cl- = Maintains osmotic pressure Ca2+ = Important for bone structure Signup and view all the answers

What happens to homeostasis during significant changes in environmental conditions?

It can be disrupted. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the osmolality of the body fluids?

Water balance Signup and view all the answers

The sensitivity of the homeostasis system is affected by several factors.

True Signup and view all the answers

Water movement between ICF and ECF plays a crucial role in homeostasis.

True Signup and view all the answers

List one factor that can lead to alterations in sodium balance.

Access to food and water Signup and view all the answers

Which electrolyte is maintained at a higher concentration in the intracellular fluid?

Potassium Signup and view all the answers

The extracellular fluid has a greater concentration of potassium compared to the intracellular fluid.

False Signup and view all the answers

What role does the active energy-requiring physiologic pump play in electrolyte distribution?

It maintains the differences in electrolyte concentration between compartments. Signup and view all the answers

The total amount of sodium in extracellular fluid is ___ mEq/L.

142 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following electrolytes with their primary location:

Sodium = Extracellular fluid Potassium = Intracellular fluid Calcium = Extracellular fluid Phosphate = Intracellular fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of electrolyte concentration differences?

They ensure electroneutrality and nerve impulse transmission. Signup and view all the answers

Individuals with more body fat tend to have a higher total body water percentage.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one reason why electrolyte balance is important.

It is essential for the transmission of electrical impulses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of daily water intake for a normal 70-kg adult?

1400–1800 mL Signup and view all the answers

Insensible losses of fluid mainly refer to sweating and lung ventilation.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary force favoring filtration at the arterial end of the capillary?

Capillary hydrostatic pressure Signup and view all the answers

The total daily output of fluids for a normal adult is approximately _____ mL.

2400–3200 Signup and view all the answers

Match the forces with their corresponding actions in fluid movement:

Capillary hydrostatic pressure = Promotes filtration Capillary oncotic pressure = Opposes filtration Interstitial hydrostatic pressure = Promotes reabsorption Interstitial oncotic pressure = Opposes reabsorption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following significantly contributes to insensible fluid loss?

Sweating Signup and view all the answers

Fluid in the lymphatic system travels towards the heart.

True Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the venous end of the capillary?

Reabsorption Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Homeostasis and Body Fluid Compartments

Homeostasis maintains normal cellular function by regulating ions, molecules, water, and pH within narrow ranges through membrane transport proteins.
Steady-state balance, or homeostasis, ensures constant volume and composition of body fluids despite daily intake and output.

Concept of Steady-State Balance

The body operates as an "open system," with substances added and lost daily, influenced by environment and disease.
Key components of steady-state balance include a “set point” for monitoring, sensors generating effector signals, and effector organs responding to maintain balance.
Positive balance occurs when input exceeds output, while negative balance occurs when output surpasses input. Prolonged states of imbalance may threaten life.

Water Balance and Osmolality

Water balance is determined by body fluid osmolality, monitored by hypothalamic cells within the normal range of 280-295 mOsm/kg H2O.
Deviations trigger neural signals (thirst) and hormonal signals (antidiuretic hormone) to adjust water intake and kidney output accordingly.
Imbalances in electrolyte and acid-base concentrations disrupt normal functions and can be life-threatening.

Distribution of Body Fluids

Total body water in a 70-kg adult is 60% of body weight for males (42L) and 50% for females (35L).
Body fluids are categorized into intracellular (ICF, 40% for males, 30% for females) and extracellular fluid (ECF, 20%).
ECF further divides into interstitial fluid (11L) and intravascular fluid (blood plasma, 3L).

Components of Extracellular Fluids

Transcellular fluid includes fluids in cavities like synovial, cerebrospinal, gastrointestinal, and pleural fluids.
Extracellular fluids mainly consist of sodium and chloride; intracellular fluids contain higher potassium and phosphate concentrations.

Electrolyte Distribution

Sodium (142 mEq/L) predominates extracellularly, while potassium (150 mEq/L) is dominant intracellularly, crucial for nerve/muscle function and fluid movement.
Physiological pumps maintain these electrolyte gradients, ensuring electroneutrality and facilitating electrical impulses.

Normal Water Gains and Losses

Daily water intake: 1400-1800 mL from drinking, 700-1000 mL from food, and 300-400 mL from oxidation, totaling 2400-3200 mL.
Daily water output: equivalent amounts through urine, stool, skin, and lungs, plus significant insensible losses that need regular replacement.

Net Filtration and Starling Forces

Capillary hydrostatic pressure promotes water movement into interstitial spaces, while oncotic pressures regulate re-absorption back into capillaries.
Net filtration is influenced by:
- Forces favoring filtration: Capillary hydrostatic pressure, interstitial oncotic pressure
- Forces opposing filtration: Capillary oncotic pressure, interstitial hydrostatic pressure

Lymphatic System Role

Interstitial hydrostatic pressure aids fluid movement into lymphatics, eventually entering systemic circulation.
The thoracic duct connects lymphatic flow to the left subclavian vein, ensuring fluid balance within the body.

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Homeostasis: Body Fluid Volume & Composition

Questions and Answers

What percentage of total body water is represented in males?

The intravascular fluid is found in the spaces between cells.

What is the formula used to calculate total body water?

The fluid found in the spaces between cells is called ______.

Match the following components of body fluids with their respective descriptions:

What is the normal range for body fluid osmolality?

Prolonged states of both positive and negative balance can generally support life.

What term describes the maintenance of constant volume and composition of body fluid compartments?

The human body operates as a closed system in relation to homeostasis.

Name one regulated input of water in the body.

The _____ hormone regulates the amount of water excreted by the kidneys.

What are the primary body fluid compartments involved in maintaining homeostasis?

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for monitoring deviations from the set point?

Homeostasis is achieved through the process of __________ balance.

Match the following factors with their descriptions:

Match the following electrolytes with their functions:

What happens to homeostasis during significant changes in environmental conditions?

What determines the osmolality of the body fluids?

The sensitivity of the homeostasis system is affected by several factors.

Water movement between ICF and ECF plays a crucial role in homeostasis.

List one factor that can lead to alterations in sodium balance.

Which electrolyte is maintained at a higher concentration in the intracellular fluid?

The extracellular fluid has a greater concentration of potassium compared to the intracellular fluid.

What role does the active energy-requiring physiologic pump play in electrolyte distribution?

The total amount of sodium in extracellular fluid is ___ mEq/L.

Match the following electrolytes with their primary location:

What is the primary impact of electrolyte concentration differences?

Individuals with more body fat tend to have a higher total body water percentage.

Name one reason why electrolyte balance is important.

What is the range of daily water intake for a normal 70-kg adult?

Insensible losses of fluid mainly refer to sweating and lung ventilation.

What is the primary force favoring filtration at the arterial end of the capillary?

The total daily output of fluids for a normal adult is approximately _____ mL.

Match the forces with their corresponding actions in fluid movement:

Which of the following significantly contributes to insensible fluid loss?

Fluid in the lymphatic system travels towards the heart.

What happens at the venous end of the capillary?

Study Notes

Homeostasis and Body Fluid Compartments

Concept of Steady-State Balance

Water Balance and Osmolality

Distribution of Body Fluids

Components of Extracellular Fluids

Electrolyte Distribution

Normal Water Gains and Losses

Net Filtration and Starling Forces

Lymphatic System Role

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