Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

BT_PO 1.72 Describe the function, distribution and physiological importance of sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphate ions

BT_PO 1.73 Describe the mechanisms involved in the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance

BT_PO 1.75 Define osmotic pressure and explain the factors that determine it

BT_PO 1.76 Describe the regulation of osmolality

BT_PO 1.77 Outline the significance of oncotic pressure, colloid osmotic pressure and reflection coefficients

BT_PO 1.88 Describe the regulation of plasma calcium including the actions and control of vitamin D, parathormone and calcitonin

Past SAQs

2012.2 Outline the mechanisms by which the kidney maintains potassium homeostasis.

2009.1, 2001.1 Outline the determinants and regulation of extracellular fluid volume.

2009.1 Describe the formation, fate and role of lactate in energy production.

2008.2, 2007.2 Outline the mechanisms by which the kidney maintains potassium homeostasis.

1999.1 Explain the significance of plasma oncotic pressure in capillary fluid dynamics.

Electrolytes & Osmolality