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What primarily regulates fluid distribution between intracellular and extracellular compartments?
What primarily regulates fluid distribution between intracellular and extracellular compartments?
What stimulates the thirst center in the body?
What stimulates the thirst center in the body?
What is a potential consequence of water imbalance?
What is a potential consequence of water imbalance?
Which ion is primarily high in intracellular fluid compared to extracellular fluid?
Which ion is primarily high in intracellular fluid compared to extracellular fluid?
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What acid-base condition can prolonged vomiting lead to?
What acid-base condition can prolonged vomiting lead to?
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Why are chemical buffers considered the first line of defense against pH shifts?
Why are chemical buffers considered the first line of defense against pH shifts?
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What effect does ADH have on water output in the kidneys?
What effect does ADH have on water output in the kidneys?
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What can the accumulation of ketone bodies lead to in the body?
What can the accumulation of ketone bodies lead to in the body?
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What is the role of the protein buffer system in pH regulation?
What is the role of the protein buffer system in pH regulation?
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How does blood donation affect the thirst mechanism in the body?
How does blood donation affect the thirst mechanism in the body?
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What is the primary effect of renin-angiotensin system activation?
What is the primary effect of renin-angiotensin system activation?
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How does gastric band placement potentially alter thirst mechanisms?
How does gastric band placement potentially alter thirst mechanisms?
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What drives the fluid exchange in capillaries?
What drives the fluid exchange in capillaries?
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What is the main action of diuretics in relation to kidney function?
What is the main action of diuretics in relation to kidney function?
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Which of the following is not a consequence of aldosterone release?
Which of the following is not a consequence of aldosterone release?
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What role does net hydrostatic pressure play at the venous end of capillaries?
What role does net hydrostatic pressure play at the venous end of capillaries?
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Which statement best describes aldosterone's function?
Which statement best describes aldosterone's function?
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How do diuretics affect blood volume?
How do diuretics affect blood volume?
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What effect does the renin-angiotensin system have on potassium in the body?
What effect does the renin-angiotensin system have on potassium in the body?
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Study Notes
Water Balance and Electrolytes
- Water and electrolyte balance are interdependent. Water movement across cell membranes depends on osmotic gradients created by electrolyte concentrations. Electrolytes regulate fluid distribution between intracellular and extracellular compartments.
- Water imbalance can result in dehydration, overhydration, electrolyte imbalances, cellular dysfunction, hyponatremia, or hypernatremia.
Thirst Center Regulation
- Thirst is stimulated by increased plasma osmolality, decreased blood volume/pressure, or angiotensin II.
- Thirst is inhibited by adequate water intake, decreased osmolality, and stretch receptors in the stomach and intestines.
Extracellular vs. Intracellular Fluid
- Extracellular fluid is high in sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate ions; lower in potassium and magnesium.
- Intracellular fluid is high in potassium, magnesium, and phosphate ions; lower in sodium and chloride.
Effects of Prolonged Vomiting
- Prolonged vomiting leads to electrolyte loss (e.g., sodium, potassium).
- It causes metabolic alkalosis due to loss of stomach acid (HCl).
- It results in dehydration and decreased blood volume.
Buffer Systems and pH Regulation
- Buffer systems (bicarbonate, phosphate, and protein) minimize pH changes.
- The protein buffer system, including hemoglobin and plasma proteins, buffers pH by binding hydrogen ions.
- Chemical buffers act immediately to neutralize excess acids or bases, maintaining pH homeostasis.
Effects of Ketone Bodies
- Accumulation of ketone bodies from fat metabolism causes ketoacidosis.
- Ketoacidosis lowers blood pH and leads to metabolic acidosis.
ADH and Water Output
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) increases water reabsorption in the kidneys' collecting ducts, reducing water output and concentrating urine.
Blood Donations and Thirst
- Blood donation reduces blood volume, stimulating thirst and ADH release to restore fluid levels.
Renin-Angiotensin System and Electrolyte Balance
- Renin-angiotensin system activation increases aldosterone release.
- Aldosterone promotes sodium reabsorption, potassium excretion, and water retention, maintaining blood pressure and electrolyte balance.
Gastric Band and Thirst
- Gastric band placement may reduce stomach capacity, potentially altering thirst reflexes due to decreased stretch receptor signals.
Net Hydrostatic Forces
- Net hydrostatic forces drive fluid out of capillaries at the arterial end and into capillaries at the venous end, balancing fluid exchange with osmotic pressure.
Diuretics
- Diuretics increase urine production by reducing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.
- This decreases blood volume and pressure.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts related to water and electrolyte balance, including their interdependence and how electrolyte concentrations affect fluid distribution in the body. Additionally, it addresses the regulation of thirst and the differences between extracellular and intracellular fluid compositions. You'll also explore the effects of prolonged vomiting on hydration status.
