Water and Body Fluid Compartments

Explore the essential concepts of water and body fluid compartments in this 23-minute educational video. Learn about the distribution of water in the human body, including intracellular and extracellular fluids, and understand the significance of plasma and interstitial fluid. Discover how fluid imbalances can lead to conditions like edema and gain insights into the effective arterial blood volume. Dive into topics such as membrane transport, pharmacology, and clinical applications through animated mnemonics and comprehensive explanations. Test your knowledge with a quiz at the end and benefit from practical clinical takeaways to enhance your understanding of fluid balance in the body.

Introduction
About the series
Membrane transport
Pharmacology
Water
Total body water
Plasma vs interstitial fluid
Trick question
Summary
Clinical TakeHome Points
Quiz Time