Nutrition Chapter 7 (Jersey College 2024/25);
Questions & Answers
Minerals, such as salt, that dissolve in water are called Answer-Electolytes
-A substance that flows freely.
- Have the ability to conform to the shape of the container that holds them.
Answer-Fluids
functions of electrolytes Answer-1)help regulate fluid balance (osmosis)
2)help nerves respond to stimuli (Action Potential)
3)signal our muscles to contract
Liquid portion of blood is called _____ it is a fluid, but it is not the same as
water. Answer-plasma
Two-thirds, most of our water, of body's fluid is Answer-Intracellular fluid
The remaining one-third of body's fluid is called Answer-Extracellular fluid
, Nutrition Chapter 7 (Jersey College 2024/25);
Questions & Answers
intra Answer-within, inside
inter Answer-between
extra Answer-outside
Solute Answer-A substance that is dissolved in a solution.
(A powder)
Solvent Answer-In a solution, the substance in which the solute dissolves.
(The water)
Potassium in blood is called Answer-Kalemia
Sodium in blood is called Answer-Natrium
, Nutrition Chapter 7 (Jersey College 2024/25);
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extracellular fluid include Answer--Tissue fluid (interstitial fluid)
-Intravascular fluid (plasma)
Fluid found between the cells within tissues and organs of the body.
Answer-Tissue fluid
The fluid portion of blood that carries the blood cells Answer-Plasma
lean tissue Answer--non-fat body tissue such as muscle, bone, and
internal organs
The body fluid composition of tissue varies by Answer--Tissue type
lean tissues (muscle) have higher fluid content than fat tissues
-Gender
males have more lean tissue and therefore more body fluid
, Nutrition Chapter 7 (Jersey College 2024/25);
Questions & Answers
-Age
as we get older, we lose water.
HPO4 2- Answer--Phosphorus in form of hydrogen phosphate
K+ Answer-Potassium
Na+ Answer-Sodium
CL- Answer-Chloride
In intracellular fluid, ___ and ___ are the predominant elestrolytes
Answer-K+ and HPO4 2-
In extracellular fluid, ___ and ___ predominate. Answer-Na+ and CL-
Water follows what? Answer-salt
Questions & Answers
Minerals, such as salt, that dissolve in water are called Answer-Electolytes
-A substance that flows freely.
- Have the ability to conform to the shape of the container that holds them.
Answer-Fluids
functions of electrolytes Answer-1)help regulate fluid balance (osmosis)
2)help nerves respond to stimuli (Action Potential)
3)signal our muscles to contract
Liquid portion of blood is called _____ it is a fluid, but it is not the same as
water. Answer-plasma
Two-thirds, most of our water, of body's fluid is Answer-Intracellular fluid
The remaining one-third of body's fluid is called Answer-Extracellular fluid
, Nutrition Chapter 7 (Jersey College 2024/25);
Questions & Answers
intra Answer-within, inside
inter Answer-between
extra Answer-outside
Solute Answer-A substance that is dissolved in a solution.
(A powder)
Solvent Answer-In a solution, the substance in which the solute dissolves.
(The water)
Potassium in blood is called Answer-Kalemia
Sodium in blood is called Answer-Natrium
, Nutrition Chapter 7 (Jersey College 2024/25);
Questions & Answers
extracellular fluid include Answer--Tissue fluid (interstitial fluid)
-Intravascular fluid (plasma)
Fluid found between the cells within tissues and organs of the body.
Answer-Tissue fluid
The fluid portion of blood that carries the blood cells Answer-Plasma
lean tissue Answer--non-fat body tissue such as muscle, bone, and
internal organs
The body fluid composition of tissue varies by Answer--Tissue type
lean tissues (muscle) have higher fluid content than fat tissues
-Gender
males have more lean tissue and therefore more body fluid
, Nutrition Chapter 7 (Jersey College 2024/25);
Questions & Answers
-Age
as we get older, we lose water.
HPO4 2- Answer--Phosphorus in form of hydrogen phosphate
K+ Answer-Potassium
Na+ Answer-Sodium
CL- Answer-Chloride
In intracellular fluid, ___ and ___ are the predominant elestrolytes
Answer-K+ and HPO4 2-
In extracellular fluid, ___ and ___ predominate. Answer-Na+ and CL-
Water follows what? Answer-salt
