Water and Electrolyte Balance Quiz
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What percentage of total body weight does total body water represent in an adult weighing 70 kg?

  • 60 to 70 percent (correct)
  • 50 to 60 percent
  • 70 to 80 percent
  • 40 to 50 percent
  • Which compartment contains approximately 50 percent of total body water?

  • Plasma
  • Interstitial fluid
  • Extracellular fluid (ECF)
  • Intracellular fluid (ICF) (correct)
  • If a person weighs 70 kg, how many liters of total body water would be present?

  • 50 to 55 liters
  • 30 to 35 liters
  • 36 to 49 liters (correct)
  • 55 to 60 liters
  • What is the approximate volume of intracellular fluid in liters for an adult?

    <p>35 liters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which compartment is most of the total body water stored?

    <p>Intracellular fluid (ICF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for positively charged ions?

    <p>Cations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of water molecules in relation to dissociated ions?

    <p>They completely surround dissociated ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines anions?

    <p>Negatively charged ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do water molecules prevent the union of cations and anions?

    <p>They stabilize the ions by solvation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows water molecules to surround and interact with ions effectively?

    <p>Water's polar nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net absorption pressure at the venous end that absorbs fluid?

    <p>-7 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of fluid exchange, which pressure is greater at the arterial end?

    <p>35</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship exists between hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure at the venous end?

    <p>Osmotic pressure is greater than hydrostatic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the pressure at the venous end facilitate fluid absorption?

    <p>By having a low net pressure that pulls water into the capillaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the filtration and absorption dynamics in capillary beds?

    <p>There is a continuous exchange between arterial and venous circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Water and Electrolyte Balance and Imbalance

    • Total body water in a 70 kg adult is between 60% and 70% of total body weight, which equates to 36-49 liters.
    • Body water is divided into two compartments:
      • Intracellular fluid (ICF): This is the fluid within cells and makes up approximately 50% of total body water (35 liters).
      • Extracellular fluid (ECF): This is the fluid outside cells and accounts for the remaining 50% of total body water.

    Abnormal Water and Electrolyte Metabolism

    • There are two types of abnormalities:
      • Fluid Imbalance: This refers to imbalances in the total amount of fluid in the body.
      • Electrolyte Imbalance: This refers to imbalances in the concentration of electrolytes in the body.

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    Test your knowledge on water and electrolyte balance in the human body. This quiz covers the compartments of body water, the impact of fluid imbalances, and the implications of electrolyte metabolism. Challenge yourself and learn more about this critical aspect of physiology.

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