We now know that water molecules are always moving, but net water movement depends on differences in solute
concentration between compartments [+]. As sodium is one of the main solutes of the body, its regulation is vital to
how our bodies distribute and manage fluids.
Being the predominant cation in the ECF, the amount of sodium in the body effectively determines the ECF volume
[+]. To illustrate this, for every 150 mmol of NaCl we retain 1 L of water.
How do our bodies respond to each of the following changes in ECF volume?
Reabsorb less sodium
Reabsorb more sodium
Thirst and ADH retains water
Water reabsorption decreases
ECF volume decreases
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ECF volume increases