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Homeostasis

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State of equilibrium or balance   homeostasis  
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primary body fluid, most important nutrient in the body.   water  
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Fluid found within the boundaries of cell membranes.Considered 1st space. 40% of body weight.   intracellular  
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All of the fluid not contained within a cell.   extracellular  
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Space inbetween cells   interstitial  
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the loosening of chemical bonds causing the elements tot ake on an electrical charge   ionization  
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positive ions   cation  
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negative ions   anion  
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movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane of an area of lower concentration of particles to an area of higher concentration of particles   osmosis  
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what is the normal amt of blood plasma   275-295  
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Fluids that have an osmolarity that is equal to blood are   isotonic  
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Fluids that have an osmolarity that is significantly less that blood are   hypotonic  
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fluids that have an osmolarity that is significantly higher than blood are   hypertonic  
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Random movement of particles from an area of highter concentration of particles to an area of lower concentration of particles   diffusion  
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Primary E-lyte in extracellular fluid. Controls body fluid distribution and assists with nerve impulse transmission.   Sodium  
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Normal sodium level   135-145  
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Primary cation in intracellular fluid. Vital roll in transmission of electrical impulses (think heart). No method exists to "conserve".   potassium  
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Normal potassium level.   3.5-5  
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Most abundant electrolyte in the body. Necessary for nerve impulses and a catalyst for many chemical activities.   calcium  
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Signs of hypocalcemia   twitch twitch seiz seiz shovostek trousseau  
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In the absence of proper hydration, what problem might occur?   kidney stones  
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Second most prevalent cation in intracellular fluid. necessary for matabolism of CHO and proteins. Excreted by the kidneys.   magnesium  
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