Question 1

Which of the choices below exerts primary control over sodium levels in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   ADH
B)   aldosterone
C)   water levels
D)   glucocorticoidsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Match the following:
A) Addison's disease
B) Hypoproteinemia
C) Edema
D) Aldosterone
E) Hyponatremia
-An atypical accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Addison's disease
B) Hypoproteinemia
C) Edema
D)...

Question 3

Respiratory alkalosis occurs when carbon dioxide is eliminated ________ than it is produced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Respiratory alkalosis occurs when carbon dioxide is...

Question 4

Whereas sodium is found mainly in the extracellular fluid, most ________ is found in the intracellular fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)   iron
B)   chloride
C)   potassium
D)   bicarbonateE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

As ventilation increases and more carbon dioxide is removed from the blood, the hydrogen ion concentration of the blood decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The electrolyte deficiency condition where the individual may crave substances like clay, chalk, starch or burnt match tips is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The electrolyte deficiency condition where the individual...

Question 7

Which of the following does not depend on the presence of electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   membrane polarity
B)   neuromuscular excitability
C)   maintenance of osmotic relations between cells and ECF
D)   amount of body fatE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

What is the effect of acidosis on the body? Of alkalosis?

Accepted Answer

When the body is in acute acidosis, the ...

Question 9

Electrolytes determine most of the chemical and physical reactions of body fluids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The fluid link between the external and internal environment is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   plasma
B)   intracellular fluid
C)   interstitial fluid
D)   cerebrospinal fluidE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The body's water volume is closely tied to the level of which of the following ions?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium ions
B)   potassium ions
C)   hydrogen ions
D)   sodium ionsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Hypercalcemia causes muscle tetany.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the following:
A) Extracellular
B) Electrolytes
C) Nonelectrolytes
D) Interstitial
E) Intracellular
-The fluid compartments outside the cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Extracellular
B) Electrolytes
C) Nonelectrolytes
D) Interstitial
E)...

Question 14

The thirst center in the brain is located in the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One of the most powerful and plentiful sources of buffers is the protein buffer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Whereas sodium is found mainly in the extracellular fluid, most ________ is found in the intracellular fluid.

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As ventilation increases and more carbon dioxide is removed from the blood, the hydrogen ion concentration of the blood decreases.

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Which of the choices below exerts primary control over sodium levels in the body?

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Electrolytes determine most of the chemical and physical reactions of body fluids.

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Hypercalcemia causes muscle tetany.

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Match the following: A) Extracellular B) Electrolytes C) Nonelectrolytes D) Interstitial E) Intracellular -The fluid compartments outside the cell.

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The electrolyte deficiency condition where the individual may crave substances like clay, chalk, starch or burnt match tips is called ________.

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The thirst center in the brain is located in the hypothalamus.

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The fluid link between the external and internal environment is ________.

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The body's water volume is closely tied to the level of which of the following ions?

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One of the most powerful and plentiful sources of buffers is the protein buffer system.

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Which of the following does not depend on the presence of electrolytes?

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What is the effect of acidosis on the body? Of alkalosis?

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When the body is in acute acidosis, the ...
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Match the following: A) Addison's disease B) Hypoproteinemia C) Edema D) Aldosterone E) Hyponatremia -An atypical accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space.

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Respiratory alkalosis occurs when carbon dioxide is eliminated ________ than it is produced.

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Exam 25: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Whereas sodium is found mainly in the extracellular fluid, most ________ is found in the intracellular fluid.

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As ventilation increases and more carbon dioxide is removed from the blood, the hydrogen ion concentration of the blood decreases.

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Which of the choices below exerts primary control over sodium levels in the body?

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Electrolytes determine most of the chemical and physical reactions of body fluids.

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Hypercalcemia causes muscle tetany.

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Match the following: A) Extracellular B) Electrolytes C) Nonelectrolytes D) Interstitial E) Intracellular -The fluid compartments outside the cell.

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The electrolyte deficiency condition where the individual may crave substances like clay, chalk, starch or burnt match tips is called ________.

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The thirst center in the brain is located in the hypothalamus.

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The fluid link between the external and internal environment is ________.

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The body's water volume is closely tied to the level of which of the following ions?

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One of the most powerful and plentiful sources of buffers is the protein buffer system.

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Which of the following does not depend on the presence of electrolytes?

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What is the effect of acidosis on the body? Of alkalosis?

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Match the following: A) Addison's disease B) Hypoproteinemia C) Edema D) Aldosterone E) Hyponatremia -An atypical accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space.

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Respiratory alkalosis occurs when carbon dioxide is eliminated ________ than it is produced.

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