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Acid-base balance |
Dynamic state of equilibrium of hydrogen iron concentration in the body |
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Intracellular fluid |
Water and dissolved substances contained within cells |
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Dehydration |
Excessive loss of body water |
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Respiratory acidosis |
Acidosis caused by acute or chronic retention of carbon dioxide by lungs |
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Respiratory alkalosis |
Alkalosis caused by increased ventilation and elimination of carbon dioxide |
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Metabolic alkalosis |
Alkalosis caused by an increase in circulating bicarbonate or excess loss of acid |
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Metabolic water |
Water derived from the metabolism of carbs protein or fat |
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Osmolality |
A measure of osmotically active particles per kilogram of solvent in which particles are dispersed |
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Water intoxication |
State in which excess water increases intercellular volume and dilute body fluids |
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Osmotic pressure |
The pressure of a solution directly related to its solute osmolar concentration |
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Edema |
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces or body cavities |
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Extracellular fluid |
Water and dissolved substances in the plasma lymph spinal fluid and secretions |
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Alkalemia |
state in which the pH of arterial blood rises above the normal range because of increased bicarbonate levels are decreased circulating acids |
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Insensible water loss |
Unmeasured water loss from the lungs |
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Osmolarity |
A measure of the osmotically active / particles per litre of solution |
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Acidemia |
state in which the pH of arterial blood drops below the normal range because of increased circulating assets or decreased bicarbonate levels |
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Sensible water loss |
Water lost in the urine and |
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Buffer |
A proton donor and acceptor system that helps preserve homeostasis of the hydrogen ion concentration |
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Metabolic acidosis |
Acidosis caused by an increase in circulating acids are in excessive loss of bicarbonate |
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Electrolytes |
Substances that dissociate into positively and negatively charged ions when dissolved in water |
