Question 1

Where are the osmoreceptors that trigger thirst located?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thalamus 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Midbrain 
D)  Medulla oblongata 
A)  Thalamus 
B)  Hypothalamus 
C)  Midbrain 
D)  Medulla oblongata

Question 2

Compared to intracellular fluid (ICF), what are the typical electrolyte levels in extracellular fluid (ECF)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher sodium and lower potassium levels in ECF 
B)  Higher sodium and higher potassium levels in ECF 
C)  Lower sodium and lower potassium levels in ECF 
D)  Lower sodium and higher potassium levels in ECF 
A)  Higher sodium and lower potassium levels in ECF 
B)  Higher sodium and higher potassium levels in ECF 
C)  Lower sodium and lower potassium levels in ECF 
D)  Lower sodium and higher potassium levels in ECF

Question 3

What type of acid-base imbalance can result from prolonged diarrhea that causes excessive loss of intestinal secretions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory acidosis 
B)  Respiratory alkalosis 
C)  Metabolic acidosis 
D)  Metabolic alkalosis 
A)  Respiratory acidosis 
B)  Respiratory alkalosis 
C)  Metabolic acidosis 
D)  Metabolic alkalosis

Question 4

What type of acid-base imbalance can result from hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory acidosis 
B)  Respiratory alkalosis 
C)  Metabolic acidosis 
D)  Metabolic alkalosis 
A)  Respiratory acidosis 
B)  Respiratory alkalosis 
C)  Metabolic acidosis 
D)  Metabolic alkalosis

Question 5

In the bicarbonate buffer system, which compound is the base?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bicarbonate ion 
B)  Carbonic acid 
C)  Carbon dioxide 
D)  Hydrogen ion 
A)  Bicarbonate ion 
B)  Carbonic acid 
C)  Carbon dioxide 
D)  Hydrogen ion

Question 6

Within the blood, the presence of plasma proteins creates __________, which causes fluid to move from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  colloid osmotic pressure; the interstitial fluid into the blood 
B)  colloid osmotic pressure; the blood into the interstitial fluid 
C)  hydrostatic pressure; the interstitial fluid into the blood 
D)  hydrostatic pressure; the blood into the interstitial fluid 
A)  colloid osmotic pressure; the interstitial fluid into the blood 
B)  colloid osmotic pressure; the blood into the interstitial fluid 
C)  hydrostatic pressure; the interstitial fluid into the blood 
D)  hydrostatic pressure; the blood into the interstitial fluid

Question 7

Liver disease often results in the reduced production of plasma proteins. What effect will the resulting hypoproteinemia (low protein in the blood) have on fluid distribution in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid shifts out of the blood into the interstitial fluid, causing edema. 
B)  Fluid is pulled into the blood from the interstitial fluid, causing an increased blood pressure due to increased blood volume. 
C)  Fluid shifts from the intracellular fluid into the interstitial fluid, causing edema. 
A)  Fluid shifts out of the blood into the interstitial fluid, causing edema. 
B)  Fluid is pulled into the blood from the interstitial fluid, causing an increased blood pressure due to increased blood volume. 
C)  Fluid shifts from the intracellular fluid into the interstitial fluid, causing edema.

Where are the osmoreceptors that trigger thirst located?

Compared to intracellular fluid (ICF), what are the typical electrolyte levels in extracellular fluid (ECF)?

What type of acid-base imbalance can result from prolonged diarrhea that causes excessive loss of intestinal secretions?

What type of acid-base imbalance can result from hyperventilation?

In the bicarbonate buffer system, which compound is the base?

Within the blood, the presence of plasma proteins creates , which causes fluid to move from .

Liver disease often results in the reduced production of plasma proteins. What effect will the resulting hypoproteinemia (low protein in the blood) have on fluid distribution in the body?

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Exam 18: Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Where are the osmoreceptors that trigger thirst located?

Compared to intracellular fluid (ICF), what are the typical electrolyte levels in extracellular fluid (ECF)?

What type of acid-base imbalance can result from prolonged diarrhea that causes excessive loss of intestinal secretions?

What type of acid-base imbalance can result from hyperventilation?

In the bicarbonate buffer system, which compound is the base?

Within the blood, the presence of plasma proteins creates __________, which causes fluid to move from __________.

Liver disease often results in the reduced production of plasma proteins. What effect will the resulting hypoproteinemia (low protein in the blood) have on fluid distribution in the body?

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestion and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Reproductive Systems

Filters

Within the blood, the presence of plasma proteins creates , which causes fluid to move from .