Fluid and Ele ctrolytes Crossword

50%-60% of total body weight that makes up a large portion of the body
Extracellular fluid appears mostly as
Watery fluid found in blood
What regulates the amount of water kidney tubules absorb, and is released in response to low blow pressure
Intracellular fluid
Each chemical element has an
Positively charged ion is known as a
Negatively charged ion is known as a
Potassium Abbreviation
Phosphate Abbreviation
Total electrolyte concentration affects the body’s
During exchange, substances pass through fluid compartments and cellular membranes
Diffusion of pure solvent
Pressure exerted to stop the flow of water across a membrane
More at risk for fluid & electrolyte imbalances, due to excessive exercise, poor fluid intake after exercising, & excessive use of salt
Acid-base balance is another important aspect of
the kidneys regulate what level in the ECF by conserving & excreting the ions in the renal tubules.
.(Water intake & output) The days average adult takes in approximately
Combination of a base & an acid is created when a positive ion replaces positive hydrogen ions of an acid
What occurs when breathing is inadequate & respiratory acid builds up
Controls what goes in/out the cell
Thirst is often mistaken for
when the body reverses an original stimulus homeostasis
when the body enhances or intensifies an original stimulus
Fliuid inside the vessels (veins, arteries, and capillaries)
What does water always follow
Obstruction of the lymphatic flow causes
7.35- 7.45 level
Many _______ causes loss of fluid & electrolytes
Muscle tissue turns into fat in