Irene Montgomery Chap 25 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - Student Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts and facts from Chap 25 on Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance, including fluid compartments, water balance, and mineral functions.

The two main fluid compartments in the body are and .

extracellular fluid (ECF) and intracellular fluid (ICF)

Water makes up __% of the intracellular fluid (ICF) in adults.

60%

In adult females, water constitutes approximately __% of body composition.

50%

The major sources of water loss in the body include urination, __, and __.

evaporation at skin and lungs, loss in feces

When the body is dehydrated, __ concentration in ECF increases, prompting water shifts from ICF.

Osmotic

Mineral balance involves balancing __ gain and loss.

electrolyte

Sodium (Na) is a major cation in body fluids essential for __ function.

normal membrane

Potassium (K) is primarily found in the __ and is essential for normal membrane function.

cytosol

Chloride (Cl) is essential for __ muscle and neuron function.

normal

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium (Ca) intake is __ mg for adults.

1000-1200

The main route of potassium (K) excretion from the body is through __.

Urine

Trace mineral iron (Fe) is a component of __, myoglobin, and cytochromes.

hemoglobin