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Integrated physiology and pathophysiology
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Homeostasis
Balance of
internal environment
Interstitial Fluid
Kept at
constant
volume
Allows
cells
to operate
Cells operate in
interstitial
fluid
Isotonic
Same
osmolarity
as
blood
Salinity
Directly
proportional
to
blood pressure
Water makes up
63.3
% of the body
Water makes up
60.1
% of the body
Total body water is
1664
litres
Sodium chloride 0.9% is an
isotonic
solution
Dextrose
(
Glucose
) 5% is an isotonic solution
Sucrose 10% is an
isotonic
solution