Chapter 25: Fluid and Electrolytes Exercise

1. There are two major fluid compartments. What are they called?

2. Give four examples of extracellular compartment fluids.

3. What is the recommended average water intake per 24 hours?

4. What is the primary regulator of water intake?

5. What volume of water is excreted by the kidney per day?

6. What are sources of water loss from the body?

7. What is dehydration?

8. Which organ controls the composition of body fluids?

9. What are the major electrolytes found in body fluids?

10. Which is the most abundant electrolyte?

11. Which electrolyte plays an important role in heart contraction?

12. Accumulation of excess water in tissue is called what?