Question 1

Potassium is the most common cation in intracellular fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In cases of dehydration,the body can reduce its fluid output to zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A reduction in capillary blood pressure would allow more blood to be pushed into the interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

An increase in the protein concentration in the plasma would allow more blood to remain in the interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is an electrolyte? Name several positive and negative ions found in the body and give their functions.

Accepted Answer

An electrolyte is a substance that condu

Question 6

The electrolyte iodine is important in the production of thyroid hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In dehydration

Accepted Answer

A)  intercellular fluid volume drops first 
B)  plasma volume drops first 
C)  interstitial fluid drops first 
D)  neither interstitial nor intracellular fluid volume are affected 
A)  intercellular fluid volume drops first 
B)  plasma volume drops first 
C)  interstitial fluid drops first 
D)  neither interstitial nor intracellular fluid volume are affected

Question 8

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Fluid that is in spaces between the cells

Accepted Answer

A) Intracellular fluid 
B) Interstitial fluid 
C) Plasma 
D) ADH 
E) ANH
F)Electrolyte
G)Capillary blood pressure
H)Plasma proteins
I)Dehydration
J)Overhydration
K)Anions
L)Aldosterone
M)Extracellular fluid
N)Edema
O)Fluid compartments
P)Cations 
A) Intracellular fluid 
B) Interstitial fluid 
C) Plasma 
D) ADH 
E) ANH
F)Electrolyte
G)Capillary blood pressure
H)Plasma proteins
I)Dehydration
J)Overhydration
K)Anions
L)Aldosterone
M)Extracellular fluid
N)Edema
O)Fluid compartments
P)Cations

Question 9

Fluid makes up about 25% of the body weight of the average adult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

ADH is released by the adrenal glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is a cause of overhydration? What organ is particularly at risk of being overburdened?

Accepted Answer

Overhydration, also known as water intox

Question 12

Capillary blood pressure is the main water-pushing force in the blood capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Plasma proteins are the main water-pulling force in the blood capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Electrolytes

Accepted Answer

A)  form when glucose is added to water 
B)  dissociate in water solutions 
C)  form ions in water solutions 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  form when glucose is added to water 
B)  dissociate in water solutions 
C)  form ions in water solutions 
D)  both b and c above

Question 15

Which of the following organs does not contribute to fluid output from the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lungs 
B)  Skin 
C)  Intestine 
D)  All of the above organs contribute to fluid output from the body 
A)  Lungs 
B)  Skin 
C)  Intestine 
D)  All of the above organs contribute to fluid output from the body

Question 16

The second greatest source of water for the body is the water produced by the catabolism of food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Capillary blood pressure and plasma protein concentration have the opposite effects on interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The kidney is the main regulator of sodium in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that increases sodium reabsorption from the kidneys

Accepted Answer

A) Intracellular fluid 
B) Interstitial fluid 
C) Plasma 
D) ADH 
E) ANH
F)Electrolyte
G)Capillary blood pressure
H)Plasma proteins
I)Dehydration
J)Overhydration
K)Anions
L)Aldosterone
M)Extracellular fluid
N)Edema
O)Fluid compartments
P)Cations 
A) Intracellular fluid 
B) Interstitial fluid 
C) Plasma 
D) ADH 
E) ANH
F)Electrolyte
G)Capillary blood pressure
H)Plasma proteins
I)Dehydration
J)Overhydration
K)Anions
L)Aldosterone
M)Extracellular fluid
N)Edema
O)Fluid compartments
P)Cations

Question 20

Which electrolyte is important in the formation of the thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Iron 
D)  Chloride 
A)  Sodium 
B)  Iodine 
C)  Iron 
D)  Chloride

Exam 19: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Potassium is the most common cation in intracellular fluid.

In cases of dehydration,the body can reduce its fluid output to zero.

A reduction in capillary blood pressure would allow more blood to be pushed into the interstitial fluid.

An increase in the protein concentration in the plasma would allow more blood to remain in the interstitial fluid.

What is an electrolyte? Name several positive and negative ions found in the body and give their functions.

The electrolyte iodine is important in the production of thyroid hormones.

In dehydration

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Fluid that is in spaces between the cells

Fluid makes up about 25% of the body weight of the average adult.

ADH is released by the adrenal glands.

What is a cause of overhydration? What organ is particularly at risk of being overburdened?

Capillary blood pressure is the main water-pushing force in the blood capillaries.

Plasma proteins are the main water-pulling force in the blood capillaries.

Electrolytes

Which of the following organs does not contribute to fluid output from the body?

The second greatest source of water for the body is the water produced by the catabolism of food.

Capillary blood pressure and plasma protein concentration have the opposite effects on interstitial fluid.

The kidney is the main regulator of sodium in the body.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that increases sodium reabsorption from the kidneys

Which electrolyte is important in the formation of the thyroid hormones?

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