NUR 339 Exam 16

NUR 339 Exam 16
1. Movement ofsolutesfrom area of high concentration to low concentrationAnswer
Diffusion
2. Movement of water from area of fewer solutes to more solutes
Answer
Osmosis
3. Movement ofsolutesfrom area of lower concentration to higher concentra- tion (requires
energy)
Answer
Active Transport
4. Pressure needed to oppose movement of water across membrane
Answer
Osmotic Pressure
5. Normal osmolality range
Answer
280-295 mOsm/kg
6. Tension or effect that osmotic pressure of solution with impermeable solutes exerts on cell
size due to H2O movement acrossthe membrane
Answer
Tonic- ity
7. Osmolar concentration in 1 kg of water
Answer
Osmolality
8. Pressure pushing water out of capillary into interstitial spaces
Answer
Capillary Filtration Pressure