Exam 13: Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Intracellular fluid consists of:

Where is ADH released from?

The majority of dietary chloride is consumed from:

Substances dissolved in a fluid are called ________.

If a healthy individual is well hydrated,his/her urine should be clear to pale yellow in color.

Interstitial fluid is:

Eating too much sodium will usually result in hypernatremia in most healthy individuals.

Sodium and chloride are the predominant electrolytes in the extracellular fluid.

Optimal blood pressure is a systolic pressure less than 120 mmHg and a diastolic pressure less than ________ mmHg.

Blood pressure exerted in the arteries during heart contractions is called:

Most people in the United States consume too much sodium.

The thirst mechanism is affected by age.

Which of the following is a diuretic?

Malik goes to the movie and consumes a piece of pizza,a diet cola,and a large tub of salted popcorn.How will Malik's kidneys regulate his fluid balance and adapt to this high-sodium meal? Explain why it is an oversimplification to say that sodium is harmful to the body.

The three major systems that account for the body's ability to regulate acid-base balance are the lungs,the kidneys,and:

The majority of individuals with hypertension are diagnosed with ________ hypertension.

Which of the following is hydrophobic?

Elderly people have more total body water percentage than infants.

Discuss the angiotensin renin system in relation to blood pressure regulation.What role do these processes play in the relationship between blood volume and blood pressure?

The movement of water from areas where solutes are less concentrated to areas where they are most concentrated is called: