Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-substance that enters the body through injection and not through the alimentary canal

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Parenteral refers to substances that are introduced into the body by means other than ingestion, such as injection.

Answer: D
 Electrolyte refers to a substance that dissociates into ions when dissolved, such as sodium or potassium ions in solution.

Answer: D
 Intracellular refers to the fluid and substances contained within cells.

Answer: D
 Extracellular refers to the fluid and substances located outside of cells.

Answer: F
 Milliequivalent is a unit of measure used to express the concentration of electrolytes in a solution.

Answer: G
 Cations are positively charged ions, such as sodium or potassium ions.

Answer: H
 Anions are negatively charged ions, such as chloride or bicarbonate ions.

Answer: I
 Interstitial refers to the fluid and substances found in the spaces between cells and tissues.

Answer: J
 Blood hydrostatic pressure is the force exerted by the blood on the walls of blood vessels.

Answer: K
 Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure is the force exerted by the interstitial fluid on the walls of blood vessels.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition