1. What are fluid compartments in the context of body physiology?
2. Which electrolyte is primarily responsible for regulating fluid volume and blood pressure in the body?
3. What is the primary role of regulation mechanisms in fluid and electrolyte balance?
Fluid compartments — division?
Intracellular and extracellular spaces
Electrolyte functions — role?
Regulate nerve, muscle, and fluid balance
Regulation mechanisms — primary hormones?
ADH and aldosterone
Total Body Water — percentage?
Approximately 60% of adult weight.
ICF — main electrolytes?
Potassium and phosphate.
ECF — main electrolytes?
Sodium and chloride.
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