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What is the approximate volume of transcellular fluid in the body?
What is the approximate volume of transcellular fluid in the body?
- 1 to 2 liters (correct)
- 10 liters
- 5 liters
- 20 liters
In an average 70-kg adult man, what percentage of body weight is comprised of total body water?
In an average 70-kg adult man, what percentage of body weight is comprised of total body water?
- 80%
- 60% (correct)
- 50%
- 70%
What is the primary characteristic of intracellular fluid?
What is the primary characteristic of intracellular fluid?
- It is highly variable between different cells.
- It makes up 80% of total body water.
- It contains more extracellular constituents than intracellular ones.
- It contains the same mixture of constituents across different cells. (correct)
Which of the following fluids is included in the transcellular fluid compartment?
Which of the following fluids is included in the transcellular fluid compartment?
What happens to the percentage of body weight that is fluid as a person ages?
What happens to the percentage of body weight that is fluid as a person ages?
Which fluid compartment collectively includes all fluids outside the cells?
Which fluid compartment collectively includes all fluids outside the cells?
What percentage of the total body fluid is stored as intracellular fluid?
What percentage of the total body fluid is stored as intracellular fluid?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence body fluid composition?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence body fluid composition?
Which ion has the highest concentration in intracellular fluid?
Which ion has the highest concentration in intracellular fluid?
What is the concentration of Na+ in plasma?
What is the concentration of Na+ in plasma?
Which substance shows no significant presence in intracellular fluid?
Which substance shows no significant presence in intracellular fluid?
What is the concentration of Cl− in interstitial fluid?
What is the concentration of Cl− in interstitial fluid?
Which of the following has the lowest concentration in plasma?
Which of the following has the lowest concentration in plasma?
What is the combined concentration of HCO3− in extracellular fluids?
What is the combined concentration of HCO3− in extracellular fluids?
How does the concentration of phosphocreatine compare between extracellular and intracellular fluids?
How does the concentration of phosphocreatine compare between extracellular and intracellular fluids?
Which of the following ions is most abundant in both plasma and interstitial fluid?
Which of the following ions is most abundant in both plasma and interstitial fluid?
What is the primary difference in ion concentration between plasma and interstitial fluid?
What is the primary difference in ion concentration between plasma and interstitial fluid?
Why do plasma proteins hold extra amounts of cations in the plasma?
Why do plasma proteins hold extra amounts of cations in the plasma?
How does the concentration of negatively charged ions compare between plasma and interstitial fluid?
How does the concentration of negatively charged ions compare between plasma and interstitial fluid?
What method is used to measure the volume of a fluid compartment in the body?
What method is used to measure the volume of a fluid compartment in the body?
What principle does the indicator-dilution method rely on?
What principle does the indicator-dilution method rely on?
What is one consequence of the Donnan effect regarding ion distribution?
What is one consequence of the Donnan effect regarding ion distribution?
Which statement best describes the concentrations of proteins in interstitial fluid compared to plasma?
Which statement best describes the concentrations of proteins in interstitial fluid compared to plasma?
What impact does the permeability of capillaries have on protein distribution?
What impact does the permeability of capillaries have on protein distribution?
What is required to calculate the volume of extracellular fluid?
What is required to calculate the volume of extracellular fluid?
Which of the following substances can be used to estimate the volume of extracellular fluid?
Which of the following substances can be used to estimate the volume of extracellular fluid?
Why might radioactive sodium not be the best substance for measuring extracellular fluid volume?
Why might radioactive sodium not be the best substance for measuring extracellular fluid volume?
If 1 ml of a solution containing 10 mg/ml is injected and the final concentration is 0.01 mg/ml, what is the calculated volume of the chamber?
If 1 ml of a solution containing 10 mg/ml is injected and the final concentration is 0.01 mg/ml, what is the calculated volume of the chamber?
Which of the following statements is true about the calculation of intracellular volume?
Which of the following statements is true about the calculation of intracellular volume?
How quickly do substances typically disperse through the extracellular fluid after injection?
How quickly do substances typically disperse through the extracellular fluid after injection?
What is meant by the term 'sodium space'?
What is meant by the term 'sodium space'?
Which of the following substances does NOT disperse well in the extracellular fluid?
Which of the following substances does NOT disperse well in the extracellular fluid?
What is the primary mechanism through which the composition of extracellular fluid is regulated?
What is the primary mechanism through which the composition of extracellular fluid is regulated?
Which of the following substances has the highest concentration in the extracellular fluid based on the provided data?
Which of the following substances has the highest concentration in the extracellular fluid based on the provided data?
Which ion is present in large amounts in extracellular fluid?
Which ion is present in large amounts in extracellular fluid?
What is the corrected osmolarity of the extracellular fluid as per the data provided?
What is the corrected osmolarity of the extracellular fluid as per the data provided?
What is the primary characteristic of the cell membrane concerning electrolyte permeability?
What is the primary characteristic of the cell membrane concerning electrolyte permeability?
Which substance has the lowest concentration within the extracellular fluid based on the data provided?
Which substance has the lowest concentration within the extracellular fluid based on the data provided?
What is the total osmotic pressure at 37°C in mm Hg according to the provided data?
What is the total osmotic pressure at 37°C in mm Hg according to the provided data?
Which electrolyte is present in only small quantities in the intracellular fluid?
Which electrolyte is present in only small quantities in the intracellular fluid?
What is the maximum urine volume that can be produced by a person who is well-hydrated?
What is the maximum urine volume that can be produced by a person who is well-hydrated?
How does aging typically affect body composition regarding water percentage?
How does aging typically affect body composition regarding water percentage?
What is the typical range of sodium intake in different individuals?
What is the typical range of sodium intake in different individuals?
What are the two main compartments in which total body fluid is distributed?
What are the two main compartments in which total body fluid is distributed?
How does the percentage of total body water differ between adult men and women?
How does the percentage of total body water differ between adult men and women?
What aspect of body fluid regulation is primarily managed by the kidneys?
What aspect of body fluid regulation is primarily managed by the kidneys?
In premature and newborn babies, what percentage range of body weight is typically made up of total body water?
In premature and newborn babies, what percentage range of body weight is typically made up of total body water?
What can be inferred about the average body weight trends observed over the past 30 years?
What can be inferred about the average body weight trends observed over the past 30 years?
Flashcards
Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
Extracellular Fluid (ECF)
The fluid found outside of cells, making up about 1/3 of total body water.
Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
The fluid found inside cells, making up about 2/3 of total body water.
Interstitial Fluid
Interstitial Fluid
The fluid found in the spaces between cells, a component of extracellular fluid.
Blood Plasma
Blood Plasma
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Regulation of Body Fluids
Regulation of Body Fluids
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Urine Volume
Urine Volume
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Sodium Intake
Sodium Intake
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Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
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What is intracellular fluid?
What is intracellular fluid?
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What is extracellular fluid?
What is extracellular fluid?
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What is transcellular fluid?
What is transcellular fluid?
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What is plasma?
What is plasma?
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What is interstitial fluid?
What is interstitial fluid?
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What is total body water (TBW)?
What is total body water (TBW)?
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How does TBW change with age?
How does TBW change with age?
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What factors influence TBW?
What factors influence TBW?
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What is blood plasma?
What is blood plasma?
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What is the main difference between intracellular and extracellular fluid composition?
What is the main difference between intracellular and extracellular fluid composition?
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What is osmolarity?
What is osmolarity?
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How is extracellular fluid composition regulated?
How is extracellular fluid composition regulated?
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What is the role of the cell membrane in fluid regulation?
What is the role of the cell membrane in fluid regulation?
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Donnan Effect
Donnan Effect
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Indicator-Dilution Principle
Indicator-Dilution Principle
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Conservation of Mass Principle
Conservation of Mass Principle
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How is Extracellular Fluid Volume Estimated?
How is Extracellular Fluid Volume Estimated?
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What are the Requirements for Extracellular Fluid Volume Calculation?
What are the Requirements for Extracellular Fluid Volume Calculation?
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How Long Does it Take for Substances to Distribute in Extracellular Fluid?
How Long Does it Take for Substances to Distribute in Extracellular Fluid?
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What is the limitation of using substances like radioactive sodium for extracellular fluid volume measurement?
What is the limitation of using substances like radioactive sodium for extracellular fluid volume measurement?
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Why can't Intracellular Volume be Measured Directly?
Why can't Intracellular Volume be Measured Directly?
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What is the Formula for Calculating Chamber Volume?
What is the Formula for Calculating Chamber Volume?
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How is Chamber Volume Calculated using the Formula?
How is Chamber Volume Calculated using the Formula?
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What is the Formula for Calculating Chamber Volume?
What is the Formula for Calculating Chamber Volume?
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Study Notes
Regulation of Body Fluid Compartments
- Body fluid volume and composition are crucial for homeostasis
- Fluid intake and output must be balanced for steady-state conditions
- Water intake comes from liquids and food, plus oxidation of carbohydrates
- Variables affecting water intake include climate, habits, and physical activity
- Insensible water loss occurs through the skin and respiratory tract, averaging 700 mL/day
- Skin water loss independent of sweating, 300-400 mL/day
- Respiratory tract water loss occurs due to air becoming saturated with moisture, 300-400 mL/day
- Insensible water loss rises significantly with burns due to loss of skin's protective layer
- Sweat loss varies greatly with activity and environment
- Water loss in feces is typically 100 mL/day but can increase significantly in diarrhea
- Kidneys excrete the remaining water as urine, controlled by multiple mechanisms
Body Fluid Compartments
- Total body fluid is chiefly divided into extracellular and intracellular fluid.
- Extracellular fluid is composed of interstitial fluid (11 L) and plasma (3 L).
- Transcellular fluid includes fluids in synovial, peritoneal, pericardial, and intraocular spaces; about 1-2 liters.
- Extracellular fluid has approximately the same composition as interstitial fluid, excluding proteins, which are more concentrated in plasma.
- Intracellular fluid (28 L or 40% of body weight) has similar composition in different cells
- Blood volume comprises both intracellular and extracellular fluid (plasma)
- Average blood volume for adults is 5 liters (about 7% of body weight)
- Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cell volume to total blood volume (typically 40% in men, 36% in women and can change in disease states)
Intracellular and Extracellular Fluids
- Blood volume is vital for cardiovascular regulation
- Intracellular fluid constitutes about 40% of body weight
- Extracellular fluid totals approximately20% of body weight
- Interstitial fluid makes up most of the extracellular fluid (about 75%)
- Plasma constitutes almost one-fourth of the extracellular fluid
Measurement of Body Fluid Volumes
- Indicator dilution principle is used to measure fluid compartment volumes
- Radioactive water (tritium or deuterium) or antipyrine are often used to trace total body water
Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia
- Hyponatremia occurs when plasma sodium concentration falls below normal (typically 142 mEq/L), usually due to excess water intake or sodium loss)
- Severe hyponatremia can cause brain cell edema, leading to neurological symptoms, seizures, and even death.
- Hypernatremia involves elevated plasma sodium concentration (typically above 158-160 mEq/L) often caused by water loss or excessive sodium intake (as with dehydration or kidney dysfunction)
- Hypernatremia can lead to cellular shrinkage, particularly in brain cells, resulting in symptoms similar to hyponatremia but with opposite effects.
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Test your knowledge on the composition and distribution of body fluids in the human body. This quiz covers various fluid compartments, their characteristics, and the factors affecting body fluid composition. Dive deep into topics like intracellular and extracellular fluids and their respective concentrations.
