Question 1

Two-thirds of body fluids consist of extracellular fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Matt has just been diagnosed with hypertension,and his physician has instructed him to reduce his sodium intake.Which of the following would be good advice for Matt?

Accepted Answer

A)  Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables instead of salty snacks. 
B)  Use condiments such as ketchup and relish rather than salting foods. 
C)  Eat a variety of canned and dried soups. 
D)  When shopping for processed foods, choose foods containing monosodium glutamate instead of sodium. 
A)  Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables instead of salty snacks. 
B)  Use condiments such as ketchup and relish rather than salting foods. 
C)  Eat a variety of canned and dried soups. 
D)  When shopping for processed foods, choose foods containing monosodium glutamate instead of sodium.

Question 3

The ability of a muscle to contract and relax is dependent on the flow of what substance out of and into its storage site in the muscle cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphorus 
B)  calcium 
C)  iron 
D)  chloride 
A)  phosphorus 
B)  calcium 
C)  iron 
D)  chloride

Question 4

What are sports beverages? Which individuals might benefit from using these products,and which populations do not benefit?

Accepted Answer

Sports beverages are specially formulate

Question 5

Ian is hospitalized for dehydration after experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea.Which of the following is NOT associated with Ian's dehydrated condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluid will be lost from the extracellular fluid environment. 
B)  The extracellular electrolyte concentration will be very low. 
C)  The intracellular fluid will leave the cells creating a fluid imbalance. 
D)  The fluid imbalance will result in an irregular heartbeat. 
A)  Fluid will be lost from the extracellular fluid environment. 
B)  The extracellular electrolyte concentration will be very low. 
C)  The intracellular fluid will leave the cells creating a fluid imbalance. 
D)  The fluid imbalance will result in an irregular heartbeat.

Question 6

Lean individuals have a higher percentage of body water than obese individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If an adult weighing 130 to 160 pounds lost 3 pounds as body fluid,he or she would likely experience muscle spasms,delirium,and kidney failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphorus from animal sources is more readily absorbed than the phosphorus from plant sources. 
B)  Phosphorus is a component of ATP. 
C)  On average, Americans do not consume enough phosphorus in their diets. 
D)  The GI flora can break down the phosphorus from plant sources. 
A)  Phosphorus from animal sources is more readily absorbed than the phosphorus from plant sources. 
B)  Phosphorus is a component of ATP. 
C)  On average, Americans do not consume enough phosphorus in their diets. 
D)  The GI flora can break down the phosphorus from plant sources.

Question 9

The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane toward solutes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  osmosis. 
B)  filtration. 
C)  depolarization. 
D)  distillation. 
A)  osmosis. 
B)  filtration. 
C)  depolarization. 
D)  distillation.

Question 10

Individuals taking diuretics should always increase their dietary potassium intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Using the terms sodium,potassium,resting state,depolarization,and repolarization,explain what happens when Deanna suddenly hears her cell phone ring.

Accepted Answer

When Deanna suddenly hears her cell phon

Question 12

The release of which of the following nutrients from muscle cell storage sites stimulates muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphorus 
B)  potassium 
C)  sodium 
D)  calcium 
A)  phosphorus 
B)  potassium 
C)  sodium 
D)  calcium

Question 13

MOST water is lost daily via the

Accepted Answer

A)  skin. 
B)  lungs. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  colon. 
A)  skin. 
B)  lungs. 
C)  kidneys. 
D)  colon.

Question 14

Processed foods tend to be low in sodium and high in potassium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Liz has recently been diagnosed with hypertension and told to cut back on her dietary sodium.Identify practical suggestions that would help Liz reduce her sodium intake.

Accepted Answer

1. Read food labels: Encourage Liz to ca

Question 16

Which of the following beverages qualifies as a sugary drink?

Accepted Answer

A)  a can of beer 
B)  a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee 
C)  a bottled tea drink sweetened with honey 
D)  a bottle of sparkling water 
A)  a can of beer 
B)  a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee 
C)  a bottled tea drink sweetened with honey 
D)  a bottle of sparkling water

Question 17

Which of the following foods contains the lowest amount of sodium?

Accepted Answer

A)  a medium fresh orange 
B)  one cup of canned vegetable soup 
C)  a hot dog 
D)  a 4-ounce glass of tomato juice 
A)  a medium fresh orange 
B)  one cup of canned vegetable soup 
C)  a hot dog 
D)  a 4-ounce glass of tomato juice

Question 18

Which of the following is a substance that increases fluid loss via the urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)  plasma 
C)  caffeine 
D)  diuretic 
A)  antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)  plasma 
C)  caffeine 
D)  diuretic

Question 19

Which of the following will likely result if the concentration of electrolytes outside the cell is higher than in the intracellular environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cell will burst. 
B)  The cell will shrink and dry up. 
C)  The cell will undergo mitosis and divide. 
D)  The cell will be unaffected. 
A)  The cell will burst. 
B)  The cell will shrink and dry up. 
C)  The cell will undergo mitosis and divide. 
D)  The cell will be unaffected.

Question 20

The "command center" of fluid intake is located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys. 
B)  adrenal glands. 
C)  skin. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
A)  kidneys. 
B)  adrenal glands. 
C)  skin. 
D)  hypothalamus.

Exam 7: Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Two-thirds of body fluids consist of extracellular fluid.

Matt has just been diagnosed with hypertension,and his physician has instructed him to reduce his sodium intake.Which of the following would be good advice for Matt?

The ability of a muscle to contract and relax is dependent on the flow of what substance out of and into its storage site in the muscle cell?

What are sports beverages? Which individuals might benefit from using these products,and which populations do not benefit?

Ian is hospitalized for dehydration after experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea.Which of the following is NOT associated with Ian's dehydrated condition?

Lean individuals have a higher percentage of body water than obese individuals.

If an adult weighing 130 to 160 pounds lost 3 pounds as body fluid,he or she would likely experience muscle spasms,delirium,and kidney failure.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding phosphorus?

The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane toward solutes is called

Individuals taking diuretics should always increase their dietary potassium intake.

Using the terms sodium,potassium,resting state,depolarization,and repolarization,explain what happens when Deanna suddenly hears her cell phone ring.

The release of which of the following nutrients from muscle cell storage sites stimulates muscle contraction?

MOST water is lost daily via the

Processed foods tend to be low in sodium and high in potassium.

Liz has recently been diagnosed with hypertension and told to cut back on her dietary sodium.Identify practical suggestions that would help Liz reduce her sodium intake.

Which of the following beverages qualifies as a sugary drink?

Which of the following foods contains the lowest amount of sodium?

Which of the following is a substance that increases fluid loss via the urine?

Which of the following will likely result if the concentration of electrolytes outside the cell is higher than in the intracellular environment?

The "command center" of fluid intake is located in the

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