HUN2201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Extracellular Fluid, Solution, Body Fluid

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2/3 of body fluid: extracellular fluid: outside the cell. Interstitial fluid flows between cells that make up a particular tissue or organ (muscle, liver) Intravascular fluid is the water in the blood and lymph. Plasma transports blood cells within arteries, veins, and capillaries: fluid composition of tissue varies by: Tissue type: lean tissues have higher fluid content than fat tissues. Gender: males have more lean tissue and therefore more body fluid than females. Age: decrease in body water results partly from loss of lean tissue as people age: functions of body fluids. Water is an excellent solvent because it dissolves a variety of substances. Water-soluble substances are readily transported in the bloodstream: amino acids, glucose, water-soluble vitamins, minerals, some medications. Fatty substances must be attached to or surrounded by water-soluble proteins. Appropriate body fluid levels are essential for maintaining healthful blood volume. Blood pressure increases when blood volume rises.

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