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Fixed acids are generally regulated by physiological buffering provided by the


A) respiratory system.
B) kidneys.
C) lymphatic system.

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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When comparing a lean adult female to a lean adult male,which will most likely have a higher percentage of body fluid


A) The female
B) The male

C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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Imagine that an unprepared hiker goes for a long walk on a hot day and gets lost.He has no water,he is nervous,and he is sweating profusely.What effects will these conditions have on his endocrine system,and how will the hormones that are secreted influence his renal system

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Interstitial fluid has a relatively _______ concentration of sodium and chloride;the concentrations of ions within the interstitial fluid and blood plasma are very ______.


A) high;similar
B) high;different
C) low;similar
D) low;different

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Respiratory acidosis occurs when the partial pressure of


A) oxygen rises.
B) oxygen falls.
C) carbon dioxide rises.
D) carbon dioxide falls.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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The development of hypoxia can limit the effectiveness of respiratory compensation for metabolic


A) acidosis.
B) alkalosis.

C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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Carbonic acid is referred to as _________ acid because it is produced from a gas that evaporates quickly.

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Severe diarrhea results in the increased elimination of


A) hydrogen ions and therefore causes acidosis.
B) hydrogen ions and therefore causes alkalosis.
C) bicarbonate ions and therefore causes acidosis.
D) bicarbonate ions and therefore causes alkalosis.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Distention of the stomach causes thirst to


A) increase.
B) decrease.

C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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Severe diarrhea leads to a decrease in the pH of the blood.

A) True
B) False

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The process by which the kidneys eliminate excess acid or base is relatively


A) quick (takes minutes) and powerful.
B) quick (takes minutes) but limited (is not very powerful) .
C) slow (takes hours to days) but powerful.
D) slow (takes hours to days) and limited (is not very powerful) .

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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The adrenal gland releases aldosterone in response to


A) ANP and increased blood plasma sodium levels.
B) ANP and decreased blood plasma sodium levels.
C) angiotensin II and increased blood plasma sodium levels.
D) angiotensin II and decreased blood plasma sodium levels.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Aerobic cellular respiration and dehydration synthesis reactions result in


A) metabolic water intake.
B) preformed water intake.
C) insensible water output.
D) preformed water output.
E) obligatory water output.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Blockage of lymphatic vessels or surgical removal of lymphatic vessels increases the likelihood of


A) ascites,which is an example of volume depletion.
B) ascites,which is an example of hypertonicity.
C) edema,which is a an example of fluid sequestration.
D) edema,which is a an example of volume depletion.
E) pleural effusion,which is an example of hypertonic hydration.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Extreme hypotonic hydration can cause brain cells to swell.

A) True
B) False

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Facultative water loss is loss that


A) occurs regardless of the state of hydration of the body.
B) is controlled by hormone effects on the kidney.
C) occurs through sweating and breathing.

D) None of the above
E) B) and C)

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Elevated HCO3-levels brought about by vomiting is classified as


A) respiratory acidosis.
B) respiratory alkalosis.
C) metabolic acidosis.
D) metabolic alkalosis.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The plasma of our blood constitutes ______ than half of the fluid in our body;plasma is part of the _____________ fluid.


A) more;intracellular
B) more;extracellular
C) less;intracellular
D) less;extracellular

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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As an individual becomes dehydrated,the net movement of fluid in their body is from cells toward plasma.

A) True
B) False

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The molecule HCl is an example of a(n)


A) electrolyte.
B) nonelectrolyte.
C) base.

D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

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