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Chloride is in charge of:
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ECF osmolality
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Chloride effects body pH by:
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playing a vital role in acid-base balance
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Chloride combines with___ ions to produce HCL.
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H-
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Chloride is transported by:
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passive transport. it follows Na+
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The 4 possible causes of hypochloremia
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prolonged vomiting,excessive GI suctioning, diarrhea, perfuse sweating; diuretics, low sodium diets, excessive administeration of bicarb.
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The 3 possible causes of hyperchloremia
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hypernatremia, metabolic acidosis, ingestion of salicylate, ethylene glycol, or methanol
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The 4 symptoms of hypochloremia
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hypoventilation, tetany, paresthesia of the extremities; restless confusion, convulsions
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The 6 symptoms of hyperchloremia
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hyperventilation to blow off excess carbon dioxide, hypotension, decreased cardiac output, peripheral vasodilation, headache, lethargy
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Tetany
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a condition characterized by cramp, convulsions, twitching of the muscles, and sharp flexion of the wrist and ankel joints
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Paresthesia
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any subjective sensation, experienced as numbness tingling, or a "pins and needles" feeling
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