Question 1

The increase in extracellular osmolality would cause

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A)  water to move out of the cells.
B)  water to move into the cells.
C)  no change in the net movement of water into or out of the cells.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 2

A major complication of thyroid surgery is the accidental damaging or removal of the parathyroid glands.This damage or removal of the parathyroid glands can result in

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A)  increased sodium retention.
B)  increased plasma volume.
C)  decreased plasma calcium.
D)  delayed healing.
E)  increased plasma calcium.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

In which of the following situations does one see large volumes of dilute urine produced?

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A)  ADH levels decrease
B)  renin levels increase
C)  aldosterone levels increase
D)  parathyroid hormone levels decrease
E)  ADH levels increaseF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following regulatory mechanisms would be stimulated as a result of the increased osmolality that results from a Na+ level of 152 mEq/L?

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A)  increased urine output
B)  an increased release of ADH
C)  an increase in renin production
D)  an increase in the secretion of aldosterone
E)  a decreased release of ADHF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following individuals would have the largest percentage of their bodyweight as water?

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A)  a 7-month-old female
B)  a lean 35-year-old male athlete
C)  a chunky 52-year-old male athlete
D)  a healthy 88-year-old male
E)  an adult female marathon runnerF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Serum electrolyte concentrations are most often expressed as

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A)  mg %.
B)  mmHg.
C)  mg/dl.
D)  mEq/L.
E)  None of these choices is correct.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The composition of extracellular fluid has little affect on intracellular fluid amounts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following events occurs last?

Accepted Answer

A)  release of renin by the kidney
B)  release of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex
C)  sodium reabsorption by the kidney tubules
D)  angiotensinogen  →\rightarrow→  angiotensin I
E)  angiotensin I  →\rightarrow→  angiotensin II F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Exam 27: Water,electrolyte,and Acid-Based Balance

The composition of extracellular fluid has little affect on intracellular fluid amounts.

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Serum electrolyte concentrations are most often expressed as

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Which of the following regulatory mechanisms would be stimulated as a result of the increased osmolality that results from a Na+ level of 152 mEq/L?

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Which of the following events occurs last?

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In which of the following situations does one see large volumes of dilute urine produced?

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Which of the following individuals would have the largest percentage of their bodyweight as water?

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The increase in extracellular osmolality would cause

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A major complication of thyroid surgery is the accidental damaging or removal of the parathyroid glands.This damage or removal of the parathyroid glands can result in

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Exam 27: Water,electrolyte,and Acid-Based Balance

The composition of extracellular fluid has little affect on intracellular fluid amounts.

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Serum electrolyte concentrations are most often expressed as

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Which of the following regulatory mechanisms would be stimulated as a result of the increased osmolality that results from a Na+ level of 152 mEq/L?

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Which of the following events occurs last?

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In which of the following situations does one see large volumes of dilute urine produced?

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Which of the following individuals would have the largest percentage of their bodyweight as water?

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The increase in extracellular osmolality would cause

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A major complication of thyroid surgery is the accidental damaging or removal of the parathyroid glands.This damage or removal of the parathyroid glands can result in

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