Question 1

For osmosis to occur there must be

Accepted Answer

A)  a semipermeable membrane. 
B)  cations and anions. 
C)  membrane channels. 
D)  hormonal control. 
A)  a semipermeable membrane. 
B)  cations and anions. 
C)  membrane channels. 
D)  hormonal control.

Question 2

The two minerals that occur in the extracellular fluid and regulate water balance are

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium and potassium. 
B)  sodium and chloride. 
C)  phosphorus and magnesium. 
D)  potassium and magnesium. 
A)  calcium and potassium. 
B)  sodium and chloride. 
C)  phosphorus and magnesium. 
D)  potassium and magnesium.

Question 3

Plasma proteins maintain colloidal osmotic pressure because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are large molecules. 
B)  proteins are not found in the cells. 
C)  proteins are positively charged. 
D)  they contain water as part of their structure. 
A)  they are large molecules. 
B)  proteins are not found in the cells. 
C)  proteins are positively charged. 
D)  they contain water as part of their structure.

Question 4

A basic mechanism for maintaining body hydration is

Accepted Answer

A)  thirst. 
B)  electrolyte balance. 
C)  acid-base balance. 
D)  activity level. 
A)  thirst. 
B)  electrolyte balance. 
C)  acid-base balance. 
D)  activity level.

Question 5

The term used to denote concentration of electrolytes in a given volume is

Accepted Answer

A)  valence. 
B)  colloidal osmotic pressure. 
C)  pH. 
D)  milliequivalent. 
A)  valence. 
B)  colloidal osmotic pressure. 
C)  pH. 
D)  milliequivalent.

Question 6

Ways in which water and solutes move across membranes include

Accepted Answer

A)  diffusion and filtration. 
B)  capillary action and circulation. 
C)  peristalsis and contraction. 
D)  conduction and pulsation. 
A)  diffusion and filtration. 
B)  capillary action and circulation. 
C)  peristalsis and contraction. 
D)  conduction and pulsation.

Question 7

A person is most likely to have a high body water content if he/she is

Accepted Answer

A)  overweight. 
B)  underweight. 
C)  a bodybuilder. 
D)  sedentary. 
A)  overweight. 
B)  underweight. 
C)  a bodybuilder. 
D)  sedentary.

Question 8

The predominant regulator(s)of circulating blood volume is(are)

Accepted Answer

A)  electrolytes. 
B)  plasma proteins. 
C)  water intake. 
D)  hormones. 
A)  electrolytes. 
B)  plasma proteins. 
C)  water intake. 
D)  hormones.

Question 9

Functions of water in the body include

Accepted Answer

A)  providing an energy source. 
B)  temperature control. 
C)  nerve impulse transmission. 
D)  transport of vitamins A, D, E, and K. 
A)  providing an energy source. 
B)  temperature control. 
C)  nerve impulse transmission. 
D)  transport of vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Question 10

The kidneys "launder" the blood by

Accepted Answer

A)  osmosis. 
B)  filtration. 
C)  active transport. 
D)  diffusion. 
A)  osmosis. 
B)  filtration. 
C)  active transport. 
D)  diffusion.

For osmosis to occur there must be

The two minerals that occur in the extracellular fluid and regulate water balance are

Plasma proteins maintain colloidal osmotic pressure because

A basic mechanism for maintaining body hydration is

The term used to denote concentration of electrolytes in a given volume is

Ways in which water and solutes move across membranes include

A person is most likely to have a high body water content if he/she is

The predominant regulator(s)of circulating blood volume is(are)

Functions of water in the body include

The kidneys "launder" the blood by

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Exam 9: Water Balance

For osmosis to occur there must be

The two minerals that occur in the extracellular fluid and regulate water balance are

Plasma proteins maintain colloidal osmotic pressure because

A basic mechanism for maintaining body hydration is

The term used to denote concentration of electrolytes in a given volume is

Ways in which water and solutes move across membranes include

A person is most likely to have a high body water content if he/she is

The predominant regulator(s)of circulating blood volume is(are)

Functions of water in the body include

The kidneys "launder" the blood by

Food, Nutrition, and Health

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Energy Balance

Vitamins

Minerals

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition for Adults: the Early, Middle, and Later Years

Community Food Supply and Health

Food Habits and Cultural Patterns

Weight Management

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Nutrition Care

Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organ Problems

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Disease

Surgery and Nutrition Support

Nutrition Support in Cancer and Aids

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