Chapter 19 fluid and electrolyte balance

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hyperkalemia

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too much potassium in blood

Front

The largest volume (amount) of fluid in the body is found in the ________________ space.  

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intracellular

Front

At an elevated temperature and during prolonged exercise, the greatest amount of water lost from the body is lost:  

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via the skin

Front

hyponatremia

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low sodium in the blood

Front

too high of calcium in the blood is called

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hypercalcemia

Front

This condition occurs when the total volume (amount) of body fluid is less than normal:

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dehydration

Front

This type of fluid surrounds the outside of the cells in the entire body:   

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interstitial fluid

Front

what total water body percentage do newborns have?

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75-80%

Front

This condition occurs when the total volume (amount) of body fluid is MORE than normal:

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overhydration

Front

Under normal conditions, the greatest amount of water lost from the body is from the:

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kidneys via urination