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21 Cards in this Set
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The mechanical force of water pushing against cellular membranes; also, the blood pressure generated in vessels when the heart contracts is called?
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hydrostatic pressure
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The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a region of higher water concentration to one of lower concentration is called?
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osmosis
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This solution has the same osmolality or concentration of particles as ICF or ECF
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isotonic solution
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This solution has a lower concentration of particles than ICF or ECF
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hypotonic solution
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This solution has a higher concentration of particles than ICF or ECF
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hypertonic solution
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What is the normal concentration of Na+ in the body?
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136-145 mEq/L
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What is the normal concentration of Cl- in the body?
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98-106 mEq/L
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What is the normal level of K+ in the body?
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3.5 to 5 mEq/L
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What is the normal concentration of Ca++ in the body?
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9 to 10.5 mg/dl
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What is the normal concentration of phosphate (serum phosphorous) in the body?
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3-4.5 mg/dl
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What is the normal level of Mg++ in the body?
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1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L
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What is the major ECF cation?
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Na+ (sodium)
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Which electrolyte is the main ECF anion?
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Cl-
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Which electrolyte is the main ICF cation?
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K+
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Which electrolyte is the major cation for bones and teeth (important for their development and maintenance)?
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Ca++
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This electrolyte is one of the major ICF cations and 40/60% is stored in the bones.
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Mg++
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A shift in this electroylite triggers a fluid volume change to restore normal solute and water ratios?
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sodium (Na+)
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Which electrolyte helps maintain acid-base balance?
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sodium (Na+)
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Which electrolyte influences water distribution with Cl-?
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sodium (Na+)
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Aldosterone increases the reabsorption of which electrolyte by the kidney?
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sodium (Na+)
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Natriuretic peptides increase the excretion of what 2 things?
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Na+ and water
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