Question 1

Decreases in blood pressure turn _____ the thirst center of the brain.

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A)  on
B)  offC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 2

Feelings of thirstiness are brought on by

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A)  increases in salivary secretions and increases in blood osmolarity.
B)  increases in salivary secretions and decreases in blood osmolarity.
C)  decreases in salivary secretions and increases in blood osmolarity.
D)  decreases in salivary secretions and decreases in blood osmolarity.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Most potassium loss from the body occurs through

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A)  sweat.
B)  urine.
C)  feces.
D)  respiration.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

ANP causes an increase in the loss of sodium and water through urine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The amine groups contained within amino acids of proteins can act as weak

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A)  acids.
B)  bases.C) A) and B)
D) undefined B

Question 6

Impaired renal function within the elderly elevates their risk for acid-base imbalance.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

An elevated level of potassium in the blood is referred to as __________.

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Question 8

The hormone ANP causes systemic blood vessels to

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A)  constrict,which raises blood pressure.
B)  constrict,which lowers blood pressure.
C)  dilate,which raises blood pressure.
D)  dilate,which lowers blood pressure.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

A comparison of the two major body fluid compartments reveals that

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A)  two-thirds of the total fluid is outside our cells and one-third is within our cells.
B)  two-thirds of the total fluid is within our cells and one-third is outside our cells.
C)  half of the total fluid is within our cells and half is outside our cells.
D)  six-sevenths of the total fluid is within our cells and one-seventh is outside our cells.
E)  six-sevenths of the total fluid is outside our cells and one-seventh is within our cells.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

Interstitial fluid composes about ________ of the body's extracellular fluid.

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A)  one-tenth
B)  one-third
C)  one-half
D)  two-thirds
E)  nine-tenthsF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Most of the fluid in our body is contained within our cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which ion is the principal solute of the ECF and is crucial for neuromuscular and renal function

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnesium
B)  Phosphate
C)  Calcium
D)  Sodium
E)  PotassiumF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

To buffer the body's extracellular fluid compartment,dihydrogen phosphate acts as a strong base and prevents acidosis of the plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 14

When bicarbonate levels fall due to an accumulation of fixed acids in the body,the result is

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic acidosis.
B)  metabolic alkalosis.
C)  insufficient respiration.
D)  respiratory acidosis.
E)  respiratory alkalosis.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 15

Water lost through feces is considered ___________ water loss.

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A)  sensible,obligatory
B)  sensible,facultative
C)  insensible,obligatory
D)  insensible,facultativeE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The stimuli that trigger the release of ADH are

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A)  high blood pressure,high blood volume,and high blood osmolarity.
B)  high blood pressure,low blood volume,and low blood osmolarity.
C)  low blood pressure,low blood volume,and high blood osmolarity.
D)  low blood pressure,high blood volume,and high blood osmolarity.
E)  low blood pressure,low blood volume,and low blood osmolarity.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

When compared with the effects of blood pressure and osmolarity on fluid intake,the effects of saliva and stomach distention are

Accepted Answer

A)  more immediate and more accurate.
B)  more immediate but less accurate.
C)  more long-term and more accurate.
D)  more long-term but less accurate.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Collectively,the renal and respiratory systems comprise the chemical buffering system of the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cerebrospinal fluid of the central nervous system and synovial fluid of joint capsules are both examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  intracellular fluid.
B)  extracellular fluid.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 20

Angiotensin II,aldosterone,and ADH each help decrease urine output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Fluid and Electrolytes

Decreases in blood pressure turn _____ the thirst center of the brain.

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Feelings of thirstiness are brought on by

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Most potassium loss from the body occurs through

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ANP causes an increase in the loss of sodium and water through urine.

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The amine groups contained within amino acids of proteins can act as weak

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Impaired renal function within the elderly elevates their risk for acid-base imbalance.

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An elevated level of potassium in the blood is referred to as __________.

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The hormone ANP causes systemic blood vessels to

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A comparison of the two major body fluid compartments reveals that

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Interstitial fluid composes about ________ of the body's extracellular fluid.

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Most of the fluid in our body is contained within our cells.

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Which ion is the principal solute of the ECF and is crucial for neuromuscular and renal function

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To buffer the body's extracellular fluid compartment,dihydrogen phosphate acts as a strong base and prevents acidosis of the plasma.

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When bicarbonate levels fall due to an accumulation of fixed acids in the body,the result is

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Water lost through feces is considered ___________ water loss.

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The stimuli that trigger the release of ADH are

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When compared with the effects of blood pressure and osmolarity on fluid intake,the effects of saliva and stomach distention are

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Collectively,the renal and respiratory systems comprise the chemical buffering system of the body.

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Cerebrospinal fluid of the central nervous system and synovial fluid of joint capsules are both examples of

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Angiotensin II,aldosterone,and ADH each help decrease urine output.

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