Questions and Answers
What is the pressure needed to offset movement of pure solute across a semipermeable membrane?
Osmotic pressure
What is the pressure that fluid physically exerts on its surroundings?
Hydrostatic pressure
What do humans and terrestrial birds usually produce, in terms of urine acidity?
Slightly acidic urine (pH 5-7)
What is the main challenge in maintaining homeostasis related to the extracellular fluid matrix?
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What is the composition that serum is approximately equal to?
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