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16 Cards in this Set
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Osmosis
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Movement of H2O across a membrane from an area of less concetration to an area of greater concentration
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Diffusion
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Random movement of particles in all directions through a solution
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Primary electrolyte in the ECF
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Sodium
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Primary electrolyte in the ICF
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Potassium
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3 fluid compartment
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Extracellular which includes Plasma and interstitial and Intracellular
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Main regulator of fluid in the body
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Kidneys
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What helps regulate fluid intake by giving the sensation of thirst
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Hypothalamus
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Solution containing a greater number of H+ ions is?
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Acid
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Soulution containing a lesser number of H+ ions is?
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Base or alkaline
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Solvent of the body
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Water
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most body fluid is located in what compartment
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ICF
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Anion
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negative charge
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Cation
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Positive charge
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Electrolyte
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Develops an electrical charge when dissolved in water
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Filtration
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movement of ions from area of higher concentration to an area of lesser concentration
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Hypertonic vs Hypotonice
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Hyper-a solution containing a higher salt level than a red blood cell
Hypo-solution containing a lower salt level than a red blood cell |