Exam 13: Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The causes of hypertension in the vast majority of individuals are well understood.

A substance,such as caffeine,that increases fluid loss via the urine is called:

When blood volume decreases,blood pressure increases.

Hyponatremia occurs when somebody drinks too much water without replacing potassium.

Most of the sodium consumed is absorbed from the:

Dehydration is classified in terms of:

The primary reason for sweating is to:

Aldosterone is produced by which organ?

Hypokalemia is:

Which of the following individuals is MOST at risk for hyperkalemia?

Which of the following has NOT been shown to improve blood pressure levels?

Water has a high heat capacity.What does this term mean?

Approximately 2/3 of the body fluid is held intracellularly.

Johnny has had severe diarrhea for three days.What is the connection between long-term diarrhea and Johnny's electrolyte and fluid balance?

Processed foods tend to be lower in sodium than whole foods.

Which of the following individuals is MOST at risk for a phosphorus deficiency?

Plasma is an example of which fluid compartment?

Loss of total body water in elderly people is tied to their loss of lean tissue.

Which of the following stimulates the thirst mechanism?

What is the function of aldosterone?