Chapter 16 Fluids and Electrolytes

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Functions of water: Transport

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Water moves nutrients to cells and removes waste.

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Functions of water: Acid-base balance

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Water maintains stable pH in body fluids.

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Body water composition: Older adults

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Older adults have 45–55% water as part of their body weight.

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Intracellular fluid (ICF) location and percentage.

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Intracellular fluid is located inside cells and makes up 66% of total body fluid.

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Interstitial fluid (IF) location and percentage.

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Interstitial fluid is located between cells and makes up 27% of total body fluid.

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Definition of homeostasis.

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Homeostasis is the stable internal environment despite external or internal changes.

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Examples of insensible output sources.

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Insensible output sources include breathing and sweating.

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Definition of sensible water loss.

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Sensible water loss refers to measurable outputs like urine, feces, and wound drainage.

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Fluid compartments and their locations.

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Intracellular fluid is inside cells, interstitial fluid is between cells, and intravascular fluid is in blood vessels.

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Role of hypothalamus in thirst regulation.

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The hypothalamus regulates thirst through osmoreceptors.