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Section VI

Intro to Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

QuestionAnswer
What is the process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration, to areas of low concentration Diffusion
compounds that when placed in water will seperate into positively and negatively charged particles. These charged particles are called ions Electrolyte
Fluid outside the cells, includes plasma and interstitial fluid Extracellular fluid
pressure exerted by fluids such as blood pressure. Hydrostatic Pressure
A solution with a higher level of salt than is found in a living red blood cell. Hypertonic Solution
Circulatory failure caused by a drop in clood colume that causes blood pressure to drop; a low volume of the blood. Hypovolemic Shock
A solution is dilute, contains a lower level of salt than is found in a living red blood cell. Will release water out of it, in an attempt to raise the concentration level in the solution compared to surrounding systems Hypotoni Solution
An extracellular fluid that fills the spaces between most cells of the body and provides a substantial part of the liquid environment of the body Interstitial Fluid
Fluid located within the cells, largest fluid compartment Intracelllular Fluid
A solution that has the same salt concentration as the normal cells of the body and the blood Intravascular Fluid
A solution that has the same salt concentration as the normal cells of the body and the blood. Isotonic
Specialized fluid formed in the tissue spaces that returns excess fluid and protein molecules to the blood. Lymph
Movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane driven by a difference in solute concentrations on the two sides of the membrane Osmosis
Amount of pressure needed to stop osmosis; a solution's potential pressure caused by nondiffusible solute particles in the solution Osmotic Pressure
Portion of the extracellular fluid, including the fluid within special body cavities. Examples are gastrointestinal fluid, cerebrspinal fluid, ocular fluid, joint fluid, and bladder urine Transcellular Fluid
Water is _% of body weight in newborn infant; _ % in adult male; _% in adult females 80%; 60%; 50%
Also known as intravascular fluid; Non-cellular portion of blood; higher protein content than interstitial fluid or lymph Plasma
Plasma, Interstitial Fluid, and Transcellular fluid are types of _ fluids. Extracellular Fluids
Refers to the osmotic pressure of any solution relative to the osmotic pressure of plasma Tonicity
The major movement of water between the intracellular fluid (cytosol) and the fluid that surrounds the cell is due to _. Change in osmotic pressure of the extracellular fluid
An increase in the volume of free water in the body resulting in dilutional hyponatremia Water Intoxication
Abdominal cramps, Nausea; Comiting; Lethargy; Dizziness are S/S of _. Water Intoxication
Distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts of the nephrons; urine formation; ADH controls direct reabsorption of water in the kidneys are examples of what? Regulation of Water Output
Water output exceeds water intake Dehydration
Abnormal accumulation of extracellular fluid witin the interstitial fluid; S/S are low plasma protein concentration; obstructio of lymphatic vessels; increased venous pressure; inflammation. Edema
Electrolytes are lost through _, _, and _. Perspiration, urine, and feces
Concentration of sodium, potassium, and calcium ions in body fluids are important for _? Regulation of Electrolyte output
Most important cation in the intracellular fluid compartment
Water is _% of body weight in newborn infant; _ % in adult male; _% in adult females 80%; 60%; 50%
Also known as intravascular fluid; Non-cellular portion of blood; higher protein content than interstitial fluid or lymph Plasma
Plasma, Interstitial Fluid, and Transcellular fluid are types of _ fluids. Extracellular Fluids
Refers to the osmotic pressure of any solution relative to the osmotic pressure of plasma Tonicity
The major movement of water between the intracellular fluid (cytosol) and the fluid that surrounds the cell is due to _. Change in osmotic pressure of the extracellular fluid
An increase in the volume of free water in the body resulting in dilutional hyponatremia Water Intoxication
Abdominal cramps, Nausea; Comiting; Lethargy; Dizziness are S/S of _. Water Intoxication
Distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts of the nephrons; urine formation; ADH controls direct reabsorption of water in the kidneys are examples of what? Regulation of Water Output
Water output exceeds water intake Dehydration
Abnormal accumulation of extracellular fluid witin the interstitial fluid; S/S are low plasma protein concentration; obstructio of lymphatic vessels; increased venous pressure; inflammation. Edema
Electrolytes are lost through _, _, and _. Perspiration, urine, and feces
Concentration of sodium, potassium, and calcium ions in body fluids are important for _? Regulation of Electrolyte output
During the regulation of electrolyte output _ is the most important cation in the intracellular fluid compartment; required for nerve and muscle impulses; indirectly controlled by aldosterone Potassium
Most important ion in the body; secondarily found in the extracellular fluid comparmtnet; and regulated by parathyroid hormone and calcitonin. Calcium
Primarily an intracellular cation that is also found in bone Magnesium
Mechanisms that control positively charged ions secondarily regulate negatively charged ions Chloride and Bicarbonate
Principally an intracellular electrolyte but found most abundantly in the bones with the remainder combined with lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and high-energy compounds such as adenosine triphosphate Phosphate
Lower than normal blood Na+, caused by prolonged excessive perspiration, vomiting, ADH secretion, or diarrhea; characterized by muscular weakness, dizziness, tachycardia, and headaches; Hyponatremia
Higher than normal blood sodium levels; caused by water deprivation or excessive sodium consumption; characterized by hypertonicity of the extracellular fluid compartment Hypernatremia
Lower than normal levels of potassium; caused by vomiting, diarrhea, diuretics, excessive aldosterone secretion, or high sodium intake; characterized by cramps, nausea, increased urine output, and electrocardiogram changes Hypokalemia
Higher than normal levels of potassium; caused by low aldosterone secretion excessive ingestion, or renal disease; characterized by irritability/anxiety, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and possible heart fibrillation Hyperkalemia
Lack of urine Anuria
Stone, usually composed of mineral salts Calculus
Increased production of urine Diuresis
Painful urination Dysuria
Blood in urine Henaturia
Organs that remove substances from the blood, form urine, and help regulate various metabolic functions Kidneys
Urination Micturation
Functional unit of kidney Nephron
Presence of urine contents in blood Uremia
Tubular structures that trasport urine away from the kidney to the bladder Ureters
Serves as a urine reservoir Urinary Bladder
Tubular structures that transport urine from bladder out of the body Urethra
Horomone that stimulates the kidneys to RETAIN SODIUM ions and water Aldosterone
Horomone produced int eh posterior pituitary gland to REGULATE THE BALANCE OF WATER in the body by accelerating reabsorption of water Antidiuretic Hormone
Remove substances from the blood; form urine; regulate various metabolic functions; elimination of waste; BP regulation; Regulation of RBC, Fluids & Electrolyte balance; acid base balance; and urine production/excretion are functions of Kidneys
Kidneys are _ shaped organs about the size of your fists. Length _ cm; Width _ cm; Thickness _ cm 12, 6, 3
Outer reddish area of tissue whih forms a shell around the medulla Cortex
Inner region located between the renal pelvis and the outer cortex composed of cone-shaped structures called Renal pyramids
Cavity within the kidney which houses the renal pyramid. Renal sinus
Nerves and blood vessels pass into the renal sinus through the _ Hilus
A thin-walled, sac like structure that surrounds the glomerulus, receives the glomerular filtrate and gives rise to the renal tubule Glomerular (Bowman's) Capsule
Highley coiled portion of the renal tubule that leads away from the glomerular capsule and is abundant with mitochondria to support the energy neede for active transportation Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Nephron loop - straight portion leading from the proximal convoluted tubule, composed of the descending limb and the ascending limb Loop of Henle
Highly coiled segment of the tubule that extends from the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to the collecting duct Distal Convoluted Tubule
Straight segment of the tubule, formed from several DCT's, carries filtrate from the cortex to the minor calyx Collecting Duct
Kidney Blood Supply 1200 ml per min or 15%-30%
Urine Formation 3 Processes Filtration, Reabsorption, Secretion
Occurs throughout renal tubule, is responsible for most of the changes in fluid concentration as filtrate is converted to urine Tubular Reabsorption
Most reabsorption occurs here, epithelial cells contain microvilli; Glucose reabsorbed by active transport; 70% of sodium ions are reabsorbed here through active transportation; most water reabsorbed Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Continued active reabsorption of sodium, usually impermeable to water except when under the influence of specific hormones Distal Convoluted Tubule and Collecting Duct
Process of moving substanes into the tubular filtrate from the blood in the peritubular capillaries Tubular Secretion
Secreted by adrenal cortex and secretion of Potassium Aldosterone
Causes increased reabsorbtion of water in the Distal Convoluted Tubule and collectin ducts by making them permeable to water Antidiuretic Hormone
Sex cells, ova and spermatazoa Gamete
Luteinizing hormone in the male Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone
REDUCTION in the amount of genetic material Meiosis
DUPLICATES the chromosomes in its cell nucleus to generate TWO DAUGHTER CELLS Mitosis
Creation of avum Oogenesis
Occus when a mature egg is released from the ovary Ovulation
A result of fertilization Zygote
Process by which male spermatogonia develop into mature spermatozoa Spermatogenesis
Male primary sex organs (gonads) Testes
Testes are _ cm long and _ cm wide; suspended by _ . 3.8; 2.5; Spermatic cord
Testes are surrounded by tough white fibrous capsule called what? Tunica albuginea
Sperm is made in _ lined with epithelial cells. Seminiferous tubule
Located between the seminiferous tubules and secrete primary male sex hormone (testosterone) Interstitial cells
Beginning of new sperm, or sperm formation? How many days? Spermatogensis; 64
Spermatogonia develops into _ . Spermatocytes
Spermatocytes undergo meiosis resulting in _ . 4 spermatids
Spermatids transform into mature _ . Spermatozoa
Head of a mature sperm cell Acrosome
Body of a mature sperm cell containing mitochondria Midpiece
Tightly coiled tube about 20 feet leading to vas deferens that stores sperm until maturity Epididymis
Muscular tube joins seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct Vas Deferens
Secretes a yellow, alkaline fluid rich in fructose and other nutrients; 60% of semen volume Seminal Vesicle
Doughnut-shaped, walnut-sized; think milky, alkaline fluid which neutralizes semen Prostate Gland
Also called Cowper's glands; (pre-ejaculate); Secretes mucus like fluid; 5% of seminal fluid Bulbourethral glands
Three columns of erectile tissue Corpora Cavernosa (2) and Corpus Spongiosum (1)
Male sex hormones, produced primarily in the testes Androgens
Primarily responsible for spermatogenesis Follicle Stimulating hormone
Responsible for the development and maintenance of male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics Testosterone
Female primary sex organs Ovaries
Sheds during mentration Endometrium
Forms a funnel near the ovary Infundibulum
Finger like projections in uterine tube Fimbriae
Uterus has threee layers Endometrium, Myometrium, and Perimetrium
Outer serosal layer that covers the body of the uterus and part of the cervix Perimetrium
Middle thick muscular layer that has large bundles of smooth muscle fibers Myometrium
1st menstrual cylcle called? Menarche
Produced by the corpus luteum and promotes changes in the uterus during the reproductive cycle; influences mammary glands Progesterone
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