Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function
Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function
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ISBN: 9781259277726
Author: Kenneth S. Saladin Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The concentration of potassium ions (K+) is high in the intracellular fluid (ICF). It determines the volume and intracellular osmolarity of the cell. It regulates resting membrane potential and depolarization of nervous and muscular systems with sodium. It serves as a cofactor for translation and is involved in other metabolic processes. Homeostasis of K+ is linked with sodium. Nearly 90% of K+ ions are filtered through the glomerulus and they are reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT). The rest of the K+ ions are excreted through the urine. Later, nephron controls the variations in the K+ ion excretion; distal convoluted tubules and collecting duct (CD) return the amount of K+ ions to the tubular fluid. When K+ concentration is more, high amount of K ions is released by tubules. If the K+ concentration is low, low amount of K+ ions is secreted by the tubules.

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Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function

Ch. 24.1 - Prob. 6AYLOCh. 24.1 - Prob. 7AYLOCh. 24.1 - Prob. 8AYLOCh. 24.1 - Prob. 9AYLOCh. 24.1 - Prob. 10AYLOCh. 24.1 - Prob. 11AYLOCh. 24.2 - Prob. 6BYGOCh. 24.2 - Prob. 7BYGOCh. 24.2 - Prob. 8BYGOCh. 24.2 - Prob. 9BYGOCh. 24.2 - Prob. 10BYGOCh. 24.2 - Prob. 11BYGOCh. 24.2 - Functions of electrolytes in general: the body's...Ch. 24.2 - Physiological function of sodium; how it is...Ch. 24.2 - Physiological functions of potassium; how it is...Ch. 24.2 - Prob. 4AYLOCh. 24.2 - Prob. 5AYLOCh. 24.2 - Prob. 6AYLOCh. 24.2 - Prob. 7AYLOCh. 24.3 - Prob. 12BYGOCh. 24.3 - Prob. 13BYGOCh. 24.3 - Prob. 14BYGOCh. 24.3 - Prob. 15BYGOCh. 24.3 - Prob. 1AYLOCh. 24.3 - Prob. 2AYLOCh. 24.3 - Prob. 3AYLOCh. 24.3 - How the bicarbonate, phosphate, and protein buffer...Ch. 24.3 - Prob. 5AYLOCh. 24.3 - How the renal tubule secretes acid; why urine is...Ch. 24.3 - Prob. 7AYLOCh. 24.3 - Prob. 8AYLOCh. 24.3 - Prob. 9AYLOCh. 24.3 - The difference between compensated and...Ch. 24.3 - Prob. 11AYLOCh. 24 - The greatest percentage of the bodys water is in...Ch. 24 - Prob. 2TYRCh. 24 - increases water reabsorption without increasing...Ch. 24 - Prob. 4TYRCh. 24 - Prob. 5TYRCh. 24 - The principal determinant of intracellular...Ch. 24 - Prob. 7TYRCh. 24 - Prob. 8TYRCh. 24 - Prob. 9TYRCh. 24 - Hyperchloremia is most likely to result in a....Ch. 24 - The most abundant cation in the ECF is __________.Ch. 24 - Prob. 12TYRCh. 24 - Water produced by the bodys chemical reactions is...Ch. 24 - Prob. 14TYRCh. 24 - Any abnormal accumulation of fluid in a particular...Ch. 24 - An excessive concentration of potassium ions in...Ch. 24 - Prob. 17TYRCh. 24 - Prob. 18TYRCh. 24 - Prob. 19TYRCh. 24 - Long-term satiation of thirst depends on a...Ch. 24 - Prob. 1BYMVCh. 24 - Prob. 2BYMVCh. 24 - Prob. 3BYMVCh. 24 - Prob. 4BYMVCh. 24 - Prob. 5BYMVCh. 24 - para-Ch. 24 - Prob. 7BYMVCh. 24 - Prob. 8BYMVCh. 24 - Prob. 9BYMVCh. 24 - vol-Ch. 24 - Prob. 1WWTSCh. 24 - Prob. 2WWTSCh. 24 - Prob. 3WWTSCh. 24 - The phosphate level in the ECF is very crucial to...Ch. 24 - Prob. 5WWTSCh. 24 - Prob. 6WWTSCh. 24 - Prob. 7WWTSCh. 24 - Prob. 8WWTSCh. 24 - In true dehydration, the body fluids remain...Ch. 24 - Prob. 10WWTSCh. 24 - Prob. 1TYCCh. 24 - Prob. 2TYCCh. 24 - Prob. 3TYCCh. 24 - Prob. 4TYCCh. 24 - Prob. 5TYC
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