Exam 12: Solutions, Body Fluids, and Electrolytes

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What maintains the volume and composition of body fluids? I.filtration and reabsorption of sodium by the kidneys II.regulation of water balance by vasopressin (ADH)III.gastrointestinal filtration and excretion of chloride

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What is the most prominent anion in the body?

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Pick the statement that best describes the relationship between infants and their body fluids?

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How is the gram-equivalent (gEq) weight of a substance computed?

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Gas transport in the body is most affected by changes in which of the following variables?

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The most important physiological characteristic of solutions is their ability to exert pressure.

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What is the affect of osmotic pressure on solutions of different solute concentrations, separated by a semipermeable membrane?

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According to the Starling equilibrium equation, which of the following will NOT facilitate fluid filtration from the capillaries into the interstitial space?

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Which of the following is an isotonic solution?

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You prepare a solution by combining 5 g of glucose with 95 g of water. What type of solution are you making?

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What type of solution could have 1 gEq of solute per L of solution?

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Describe the normal pressures or flows at the arterial end of the capillary.

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Hypokalemia disturbs cellular function in ALL but one of the following systems. Which one does it NOT affect?

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What cation is the most prominent in the intracellular compartment?

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How is pH defined?

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding body fluids and electrolytes?

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding water balance and the gastrointestinal tract?

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Which of the following is FALSE about phosphate?

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Positive ions are referred to as what?

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What is the normal range for serum phosphate?

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