Question 1

The main regulators of sodium in the body are the sweat glands of the skin and the intestines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When dehydration begins to occur

Accepted Answer

A)  the body reduces fluid output to zero 
B)  the body increases the release of ANH 
C)  the salivary secretions decrease 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the body reduces fluid output to zero 
B)  the body increases the release of ANH 
C)  the salivary secretions decrease 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

Aldosterone

Accepted Answer

A)  is released by the pituitary gland 
B)  increases the urine volume 
C)  increases sodium reabsorption 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is released by the pituitary gland 
B)  increases the urine volume 
C)  increases sodium reabsorption 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Three main fluid compartments of the body are intracellular fluid,extracellular fluid,and plasma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why does it make sense to have people with high blood pressure restrict their intake of salt?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure, also known as hyper

Question 6

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Dissociates into ions in a water solution

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 7

The electrolyte iron is important in the production of hemoglobin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An increase in capillary blood pressure or a decrease in the plasma protein concentration would have about the same effect on the interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Overhydration

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs about as often as dehydration 
B)  can put too heavy a burden on the kidneys 
C)  can be caused by giving intravenous fluids too rapidly 
D)  none of the above 
A)  occurs about as often as dehydration 
B)  can put too heavy a burden on the kidneys 
C)  can be caused by giving intravenous fluids too rapidly 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

The fluid that surrounds the cells is called

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma 
B)  interstitial fluid 
C)  intracellular fluid 
D)  none of the above 
A)  plasma 
B)  interstitial fluid 
C)  intracellular fluid 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with less body fat have more body water. 
B)  Infants have less water per pound than adults. 
C)  Females have more body water per pound than men. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  People with less body fat have more body water. 
B)  Infants have less water per pound than adults. 
C)  Females have more body water per pound than men. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

The fluid output that changes most is the amount of sweat lost from the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-A hormone that is made in the pituitary gland and increases water absorption in the kidney

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 14

Infants have less water per pound of body weight than do adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If a person were overhydrated,what fluid-regulating hormone(s)would be in high concentration in the blood?

Accepted Answer

If a person were overhydrated, meaning t

Question 16

The organ that has the greatest effect on fluid output is the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney 
B)  lungs 
C)  skin 
D)  intestine 
A)  kidney 
B)  lungs 
C)  skin 
D)  intestine

Question 17

Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Force pulling water back into the capillaries

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 18

Fluid balance implies that both total volume and distribution of water remain normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are some causes of dehydration? Which age group is particularly at risk?

Accepted Answer

Some causes of dehydration include not d

Question 20

Match the term with its correct definition.
-Low blood potassium level

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperkalemia 
B) Hyponatremia 
C) Hypocalcemia 
D) Hypernatremia 
E) Hypercalcemia
F)Hypokalemia 
A) Hyperkalemia 
B) Hyponatremia 
C) Hypocalcemia 
D) Hypernatremia 
E) Hypercalcemia
F)Hypokalemia

Exam 19: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The main regulators of sodium in the body are the sweat glands of the skin and the intestines.

When dehydration begins to occur

Aldosterone

Three main fluid compartments of the body are intracellular fluid,extracellular fluid,and plasma.

Why does it make sense to have people with high blood pressure restrict their intake of salt?

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Dissociates into ions in a water solution

The electrolyte iron is important in the production of hemoglobin.

An increase in capillary blood pressure or a decrease in the plasma protein concentration would have about the same effect on the interstitial fluid.

Overhydration

The fluid that surrounds the cells is called

Which of the following statements is correct?

The fluid output that changes most is the amount of sweat lost from the skin.

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -A hormone that is made in the pituitary gland and increases water absorption in the kidney

Infants have less water per pound of body weight than do adults.

If a person were overhydrated,what fluid-regulating hormone(s)would be in high concentration in the blood?

The organ that has the greatest effect on fluid output is the

Match each of the terms with its definition or description. -Force pulling water back into the capillaries

Fluid balance implies that both total volume and distribution of water remain normal.

What are some causes of dehydration? Which age group is particularly at risk?

Match the term with its correct definition. -Low blood potassium level

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