Question 1

Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma 
B)  Interstitial 
C)  Intracellular 
D)  Extracellular 
E)  Cytoplasm 
A)  Plasma 
B)  Interstitial 
C)  Intracellular 
D)  Extracellular 
E)  Cytoplasm

Question 2

In renal compensation of acidosis,

Accepted Answer

A)  H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate excretion increases. 
B)  H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate reabsorption increases. 
C)  H+ secretion increases; bicarbonate reabsorption increases. 
D)  H+ secretion increases; bicarbonate excretion increases. 
E)  H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate excretion decreases. 
A)  H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate excretion increases. 
B)  H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate reabsorption increases. 
C)  H+ secretion increases; bicarbonate reabsorption increases. 
D)  H+ secretion increases; bicarbonate excretion increases. 
E)  H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate excretion decreases.

Question 3

Chemicals that function to minimize changes in the pH of body fluids are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  buffers 
B)  inhibitors 
C)  accelerators 
D)  activators 
E)  stabilizers 
A)  buffers 
B)  inhibitors 
C)  accelerators 
D)  activators 
E)  stabilizers

Question 4

Increased ADH secretion could be stimulated by which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased renal blood flow 
B)  Increased blood osmolality 
C)  Increased atrial natriuretic hormone production 
D)  Increased blood pressure 
E)  Decreased blood osmolality 
A)  Increased renal blood flow 
B)  Increased blood osmolality 
C)  Increased atrial natriuretic hormone production 
D)  Increased blood pressure 
E)  Decreased blood osmolality

Question 5

Stimulus for the secretion of parathyroid hormone is a decrease in serum ________ levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  K+ 
B)  Ca2+ 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  phosphate 
E)  Na+ 
A)  K+ 
B)  Ca2+ 
C)  calcitonin 
D)  phosphate 
E)  Na+

Question 6

Which of the following fluid compartments contains the largest volume of water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plasma 
B)  Interstitial compartment 
C)  Intracellular compartment 
D)  Extracellular compartment 
E)  Lymph 
A)  Plasma 
B)  Interstitial compartment 
C)  Intracellular compartment 
D)  Extracellular compartment 
E)  Lymph

Question 7

Decreased extracellular K+ levels cause

Accepted Answer

A)  cells to become more excitable. 
B)  hyperpolarization of plasma membranes. 
C)  more action potentials to be generated. 
D)  increased permeability of plasma membranes. 
E)  hypopolarization of plasma membranes. 
A)  cells to become more excitable. 
B)  hyperpolarization of plasma membranes. 
C)  more action potentials to be generated. 
D)  increased permeability of plasma membranes. 
E)  hypopolarization of plasma membranes.

Question 8

The predominant extracellular anion is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  phosphate 
C)  bicarbonate 
D)  Cl− 
E)  Na+ 
A)  protein 
B)  phosphate 
C)  bicarbonate 
D)  Cl− 
E)  Na+

Question 9

The distribution of Na+ and K+ between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  K+ mainly intracellular; Na+ mainly in extracellular 
B)  Na+ mainly intracellular; K+ mainly in extracellular 
C)  little of either intracellular but large amounts of both extracellular 
D)  equal amounts of both ions, in both intracellular and extracellular fluids 
E)  None of the choices are correct. 
A)  K+ mainly intracellular; Na+ mainly in extracellular 
B)  Na+ mainly intracellular; K+ mainly in extracellular 
C)  little of either intracellular but large amounts of both extracellular 
D)  equal amounts of both ions, in both intracellular and extracellular fluids 
E)  None of the choices are correct.

Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?

In renal compensation of acidosis,

Chemicals that function to minimize changes in the pH of body fluids are called ________.

Increased ADH secretion could be stimulated by which of the following situations?

Stimulus for the secretion of parathyroid hormone is a decrease in serum ________ levels.

Which of the following fluid compartments contains the largest volume of water?

Decreased extracellular K⁺ levels cause

The predominant extracellular anion is ________.

The distribution of Na⁺ and K⁺ between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.

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Exam 27: Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?

In renal compensation of acidosis,

Chemicals that function to minimize changes in the pH of body fluids are called ________.

Increased ADH secretion could be stimulated by which of the following situations?

Stimulus for the secretion of parathyroid hormone is a decrease in serum ________ levels.

Which of the following fluid compartments contains the largest volume of water?

Decreased extracellular K+ levels cause

The predominant extracellular anion is ________.

The distribution of Na+ and K+ between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joint and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

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Decreased extracellular K⁺ levels cause

The distribution of Na⁺ and K⁺ between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.