Exam 19: Fluidelectrolyte and Acidbase Balance

The two processes by which body water moves from one compartment to another are:

An electrolyte is a substance that,in water,dissociates into its _____________.

Which statement is NOT true of hormone effects on water loss or retention?

Serous fluid is:

Which sequence describes the path a drop of water might take as it moves within the body?

The electrolyte that is essential for blood clotting is:

The electrolytes that contribute to the normal functions of neurons are:

The hormone that directly increases water reabsorption by the kidneys is ____________________.

An anion is a ____________________ such as ____________________.

Osmosis takes place because water moves:

Water moves into and out of cells by the process of:

Which statement is NOT true of metabolic alkalosis?

The body fluids in which proteins are significant organic anions are ____________________ and ____________________.

The major effect of acidosis on the body is ____________________.

Cations are:

Water found in blood vessels is called:

Decreased respirations to retain carbon dioxide are a compensation for:

With respect to the kidneys,the two hormones that increase the reabsorption of water are __________________ from the posterior pituitary gland,and ____________________ from the adrenal cortex.

The major effect of alkalosis on the body is:

The smallest source of daily water intake for a person comes from ____________________.