Water and Electrolyte Disorders - Introduction to Internal Medicine
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What is the approximate total body water percentage of an average person?

  • 60% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 40%
  • 70%

    • Which part of the body contains about 2/3rd of the total body water?

  • Extracellular
  • Intracellular (correct)
  • Intravascular
  • Interstitial

    • What is the main function of sodium in the body?

  • Maintaining blood volume (correct)
  • Producing energy
  • Building muscle tissues
  • Maintaining potassium balance

    • What is defined as a reduction in circulating blood volume?

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

    What are the two main components of the management of sodium and volume depletion?

    <p>Treat the cause and replace the deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily a clinical diagnosis based on characteristic symptoms and clinical signs?

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

    What is the main intracellular cation in the body?

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

    Which electrolyte primarily maintains water balance in the body?

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

    What is the main extracellular anion in the body?

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

    What percentage of total body water is intravascular?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic symptoms are associated with hypovolaemia?

    <p>Thirst and dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of the management of sodium and volume depletion?

    <p>Treating the cause and fluid replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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