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At this point in the diagram, we only distinguish between plasma and interstitial fluid, not urine, lymph, sweat, and other fluids. It is practical to | At this point in the diagram, we only distinguish between plasma and interstitial fluid, not urine, lymph, sweat, and other fluids. It is practical to devide by compartments.<ref name=Preston>{{citation | ||
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Revision as of 08:28, 12 January 2010
At the most basic, the physiology of human fluid metabolism splits into the extracellular fluid compartment and the intracellular fluid compartment. Even with that separation, there is a constant exchange of water, ions, and non-ionized substances between the compartments and subcompartments. [1]
At this point in the diagram, we only distinguish between plasma and interstitial fluid, not urine, lymph, sweat, and other fluids. It is practical to devide by compartments.[2]
| Substance | Extracellular volume | Intracellular volume |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 135-145 mEq/L | 10-20 mEq/L |
| Potassium | 3.5-5.0 mEq/L | 130-140 mEq/L |
| Chloride | 95-105 mEq/L | |
| Bicarbonate | 22-26 mEq/L | |
| Glucose | 90-120 mg/dL | |
| Calcium | 8.5-10 mg/dL | |
| Magnesium | 1.4-2.1 mg/dL | 20-30 mEqL |
| Urea nitrogen | 10-20 mg/dL | 10-20 mg/dL |
References
- ↑ Arthur C. Guyton and John E. Hall, ed. (2000), Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, vol. Tenth Edition, W. B. Saunders, ISBN 072168677Xpp. 2-4
- ↑ Richard A. Preston (2002), Acid-Base, Fluids and Electrolytes Made Ridiculously Simple, McMaster, ISBN 0940780313, p. 5