Nu 608 quiz 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU 608 Quiz 3 Questions with All Correct Answers Intracellular fluid: how much of total body water? - Answer- 2/3 of total body water. fluid inside the cells. K+ is the principle cation, and phosphate and protein are the principle anion. Extracellular fluid: how much of the total body water? Divided into what two components? - Answer- 1/3. 1. plasma volume- intravascular fluid 2. interstitial fluid- extravascular fluid 3/4 of ECF. Na+ is the major cation, and Cl- and bicarb are the anio...

NU 608 Quiz 3 with Correct Answers Non-excretory function of the kidney (5): - Answer-1. renin production (BP) 2. prostaglandin production (vasodilators) 3. vitamin D metabolism 4. insulin degradation 5. erythropoetin production (RBC production) Excretory functions of the kidney (4): - Answer-1. maintain plasma osmolarity 2. maintain electrolyte balance 3. maintain water balance 4. excrete nitrogenous end products Nephron (kidney): - Answer-Functional unit of the kidney. Functions: 1....