Electrolytes and Body Fluids — Flashcards

Among osmolarity and osmolality, which one is affected by the volume of the various solutes in the solution and the temperature?_____

The volume of a fluid compartment in the body can be measured by _____ method.

Nasal secretions have a pH of about _____

Interstitial fluid pressure is positive in rigid closed compartments- _____

Interstitial fluid pressure is positive in encapsulated organs- _____

The volume of sweat normally is about _____/day,

The total safety factor against edema is about _____ mmHg.

Absolute volume of _____ in children is, smaller than in adults.

The value of normal tissue oncotic pressure is _____ mmHg

The normal insensible water loss is _____ mL/hour.