Question 1

Oversecretion of aldosterone causes

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased secretion of calcium by the kidney. 
B)  increased secretion of potassium by the kidney. 
C)  decreased reabsorption of sodium by the kidney. 
D)  increased reabsorption of phosphate ions by the kidney. 
E)  decreased secretion of potassium by the kidney. 
A)  decreased secretion of calcium by the kidney. 
B)  increased secretion of potassium by the kidney. 
C)  decreased reabsorption of sodium by the kidney. 
D)  increased reabsorption of phosphate ions by the kidney. 
E)  decreased secretion of potassium by the kidney.

Question 2

The predominant extracellular cation is

Accepted Answer

A)  bicarbonate. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  chloride. 
D)  potassium. 
E)  hydrogen ion. 
A)  bicarbonate. 
B)  sodium. 
C)  chloride. 
D)  potassium. 
E)  hydrogen ion.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Sensible perspiration

Accepted Answer

A)  contains only water. 
B)  is water lost through simple evaporation. 
C)  is secreted by the sweat glands. 
D)  is invisible on the skin. 
E)  is secreted by salivary glands. 
A)  contains only water. 
B)  is water lost through simple evaporation. 
C)  is secreted by the sweat glands. 
D)  is invisible on the skin. 
E)  is secreted by salivary glands.

Question 5

What is the main role of magnesium ions in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle contraction 
B)  nerve impulse 
C)  blood clotting 
D)  cofactors for intracellular enzymes 
A)  muscle contraction 
B)  nerve impulse 
C)  blood clotting 
D)  cofactors for intracellular enzymes

Question 6

As a result of hyperventilation,

Accepted Answer

A)  the body pH decreases. 
B)  the plasma PCO2 level decreases. 
C)  the kidney will increase the rate of hydrogen ion excretion. 
D)  more bicarbonate ions are added to the plasma. 
E)  the plasma PCO2 level increases. 
A)  the body pH decreases. 
B)  the plasma PCO2 level decreases. 
C)  the kidney will increase the rate of hydrogen ion excretion. 
D)  more bicarbonate ions are added to the plasma. 
E)  the plasma PCO2 level increases.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium levels. 
B)  calcium levels. 
C)  calcitonin levels. 
D)  phosphate levels. 
E)  sodium levels. 
A)  potassium levels. 
B)  calcium levels. 
C)  calcitonin levels. 
D)  phosphate levels. 
E)  sodium levels.

Question 8

Most of the calcium in the body is in the

Accepted Answer

A)  bones. 
B)  plasma. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  GI tract. 
E)  extracellular fluid. 
A)  bones. 
B)  plasma. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  GI tract. 
E)  extracellular fluid.

Oversecretion of aldosterone causes

The predominant extracellular cation is

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

Sensible perspiration

What is the main role of magnesium ions in the body?

As a result of hyperventilation,

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

Most of the calcium in the body is in the

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

Oversecretion of aldosterone causes

The predominant extracellular cation is

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

Sensible perspiration

What is the main role of magnesium ions in the body?

As a result of hyperventilation,

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

Most of the calcium in the body is in the

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Joints 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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