Physiology 2130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Homeostasis, Fluid Compartments, Fibrinogen
4 Jan 2021
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By the end of this section, you should be able to . Make a simple diagram of two cells and a nearby capillary. Label the intracellular fluid compartment, extracellular fluid compartment, interstitial fluid compartment, plasma, and cell membrane. Indicate the relative size of each of the compartments in terms of percent of total body water. Describe the chemical composition of the intracellular fluid, interstitial fluid, and plasma in terms of sodium, potassium, chloride, and proteins. Explain what accounts for the differences in chemical composition of the intracellular and interstitial fluids and plasma. Our internal environment is bathed in fluids. Because of homeostasis, the volume of fluid and concentration of ions is closely controlled so our organ systems can function properly. Body is divided into two major fluid compartments the intracellular compartment (icf inside all cells) and the extracellular fluid compartment (ecf everything outside of the cells)
