Question 1

The two major factors that determine urine volume are glomerular filtration rate and blood volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Potassium-rich foods can be used to treat:

Accepted Answer

A) hypokalemia. 
B) hypernatremia. 
C) hyponatremia. 
D) hyperkalemia. 
A) hypokalemia. 
B) hypernatremia. 
C) hyponatremia. 
D) hyperkalemia.

Question 3

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-Surrounding the cell

Accepted Answer

A) Osmoreceptors 
B) Electrolyte 
C) Intracellular 
D) Parenteral 
E) Extracellular
F)Milliequivalent
G)Cation
H)Anion
I)Interstitial
J)Blood hydrostatic pressure
K)Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure 
A) Osmoreceptors 
B) Electrolyte 
C) Intracellular 
D) Parenteral 
E) Extracellular
F)Milliequivalent
G)Cation
H)Anion
I)Interstitial
J)Blood hydrostatic pressure
K)Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure

Question 4

A person who hyperventilates could lose excessive amounts of water and electrolytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each term with its corresponding definition.
-An ion with a positive charge

Accepted Answer

A) Osmoreceptors 
B) Electrolyte 
C) Intracellular 
D) Parenteral 
E) Extracellular
F)Milliequivalent
G)Cation
H)Anion
I)Interstitial
J)Blood hydrostatic pressure
K)Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure 
A) Osmoreceptors 
B) Electrolyte 
C) Intracellular 
D) Parenteral 
E) Extracellular
F)Milliequivalent
G)Cation
H)Anion
I)Interstitial
J)Blood hydrostatic pressure
K)Interstitial fluid hydrostatic pressure

Question 6

When a 6% body weight loss occurs because of dehydration, it causes an increase in pulse rate, body temperature, and respiration rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The plasma membrane separates the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The total fluid or water content of the human body ranges from _____ of its total weight.

Accepted Answer

A) 15% to 25% 
B) 25% to 45% 
C) 45% to 75% 
D) 75% to 85% 
A) 15% to 25% 
B) 25% to 45% 
C) 45% to 75% 
D) 75% to 85%

Question 9

Cells in the roof of the third ventricle of the brain affect the functioning of the thirst center.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Mechanisms for controlling water movement between the fluid compartments of the body constitute the slowest-acting fluid balance devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A solution of sodium (Na⁺, atomic weight = 23) and a solution of calcium (Ca²⁺, atomic weight = 40) have equal mg%. The mEq/L of calcium would be about _____ that of sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) the same as 
B) four times 
C) twice 
D) six times 
A) the same as 
B) four times 
C) twice 
D) six times

Question 12

A decrease in interstitial fluid sodium concentration will cause an immediate increase in interstitial fluid colloid osmotic pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In young adults, the percentage of body weight composed of water will average about _____ for males and _____ for females.

Accepted Answer

A) 40%; 50% 
B) 60%; 50% 
C) 70%; 60% 
D) 60%; 70% 
A) 40%; 50% 
B) 60%; 50% 
C) 70%; 60% 
D) 60%; 70%

Question 14

Match each term related to abnormal conditions with its corresponding definition or explanation.
-Condition when fluid output exceeds fluid intake and results in a decrease in total body water

Accepted Answer

A) Dehydration 
B) Hypovolemia 
C) Hyponatremia 
D) Edema 
E) Hypervolemia
F)Hyperkalemia
G)Hypokalemia 
A) Dehydration 
B) Hypovolemia 
C) Hyponatremia 
D) Edema 
E) Hypervolemia
F)Hyperkalemia
G)Hypokalemia

Question 15

Starling law of the capillaries explains the balance between fluid lost from the capillaries and fluid reabsorbed by the capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The total body potassium content may be 1000 times greater than the serum potassium level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ion with the least total concentration in body fluids is:

Accepted Answer

A) chloride. 
B) potassium. 
C) calcium. 
D) bicarbonate. 
A) chloride. 
B) potassium. 
C) calcium. 
D) bicarbonate.

Question 18

Extracellular fluid has two main functions-providing a relatively constant internal environment for the cells and transporting materials to and from them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Water normally leaves the body through _____ exits.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five

Question 20

In severe and prolonged water loss, the initial fluid shift will be from plasma to interstitial fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 43: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

The two major factors that determine urine volume are glomerular filtration rate and blood volume.

Potassium-rich foods can be used to treat:

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Surrounding the cell

A person who hyperventilates could lose excessive amounts of water and electrolytes.

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -An ion with a positive charge

When a 6% body weight loss occurs because of dehydration, it causes an increase in pulse rate, body temperature, and respiration rate.

The plasma membrane separates the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments.

The total fluid or water content of the human body ranges from _____ of its total weight.

Cells in the roof of the third ventricle of the brain affect the functioning of the thirst center.

Mechanisms for controlling water movement between the fluid compartments of the body constitute the slowest-acting fluid balance devices.

A solution of sodium (Na⁺, atomic weight = 23) and a solution of calcium (Ca²⁺, atomic weight = 40) have equal mg%. The mEq/L of calcium would be about _____ that of sodium.

A decrease in interstitial fluid sodium concentration will cause an immediate increase in interstitial fluid colloid osmotic pressure.

In young adults, the percentage of body weight composed of water will average about _____ for males and _____ for females.

Match each term related to abnormal conditions with its corresponding definition or explanation. -Condition when fluid output exceeds fluid intake and results in a decrease in total body water

Starling law of the capillaries explains the balance between fluid lost from the capillaries and fluid reabsorbed by the capillaries.

The total body potassium content may be 1000 times greater than the serum potassium level.

The ion with the least total concentration in body fluids is:

Extracellular fluid has two main functions-providing a relatively constant internal environment for the cells and transporting materials to and from them.

Water normally leaves the body through _____ exits.

In severe and prolonged water loss, the initial fluid shift will be from plasma to interstitial fluid.

Organization of the Body

Homeostasis

Chemistry of Life

Biomolecules

Cell Structure

Cell Function

Cell Growth and Development

Introduction to Tissues

Tissue Types

Skin

Skeletal Tissues

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Muscle Contraction

Nervous System Cells

Nerve Signaling

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

General Senses

Special Senses

Endocrine Regulation

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels

Circulation of the Blood

Lymphatic System

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Stress

Respiratory Tract

Ventilation

Gas Exchange Transport

Upper Digestive Tract

Lower Digestive Tract

Digestion and Absorption

Nutrition and Metabolism

Urinary System

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Growth, Development, and Aging

Genetics and Heredity

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In young adults, the percentage of body weight composed of water will average about _ for males and _ for females.