Exam 22: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Dehydration only affects the volume of the extracellular fluid compartment.

The acid-base balance depends on the concentration of

During dehydration, the receptors that sense a decreased flow of saliva (labeled A in the diagram)are found in

Under normal conditions, daily water loss from the body is approximately

The slowest mechanism for removing excess acids from the body fluids is

Chemical substances in body fluids that prevent rapid changes in pH are called

Which labeled section of the bar graphs represents the blood plasma?

In lean adults, body fluid makes up about ____% of total body mass.

Phosphate is mainly an intracellular anion.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an extracellular fluid of the body?

Dehydration causes a loss of only interstitial fluid.

In response to increased blood volume, ANP is secreted by cells in the

Most solutes in body fluids are

Which of the following answer selections best describes the series of steps (labeled C, D and E in the diagram)that occur between decreased blood volume and stimulation of the thirst centers?

Which of the following body fluid compartments is the largest?

Glucose is one of the major electrolytes in plasma.

Which of the following compartments contains most of the body's fluid?

The thirst center is located in the

All the following are observed in an individual experiencing alkalosis except

The kidney helps to regulate pH of body fluids by