Selective permeability
Define
The cell membrane chooses which compound to allow across, depending on what the cell needs
Phospholipid bilayer
What are the layers
Hydrophilic
Define
Hydrophobic
Define
Organic molecules
Basic definition
Molecules created without carbon
Inorganic molecules
Basic definition
rise electrolytes when disassociated in water
Cation
Define
Positively charged electrolyte
Anion
Define
Negitively charged electrolyte
Major cations of the body
(3)
Major anions of the body
(2)
Sodium
Function in the body
Potassium
Function in the body
Hypokalemia
Define
What does it lead to?
Low potassium levels in the blood plasma
Leads to decreased skeletal muscular function, gastrointestinal disturba
Serum
Define
Blood plasma
Hyperkalemia
Define
What does this lead to
High potassium levels
Results in hyperstimulation of neural cell transmission resulting in car
Hypercalcemia
Define
What does this lead to?
High calcium levels in the serum
Leads to decreased stimulation of nerve cells
Hypocalcemia
Define
Low calcium in the serum
Calcium
Whats the function in the body
Bicarbonate
Whats the abbreviation for this
Whats it determine
Hco3-
Determines acidosis vs alkalosis in the body
Acidosis
Define
Excessive acid in the body
Alkalosis
Define
Excessive base, or alkali
Bicarbonate
What does it do for the body
Primary buffer used in all circulation of bodily fluids
Chloride
Function in the body
Regulates pH levels of the stomach and extracellular fluid levels
Phosphorus
Function in the body
Important component in the formation of ATP