Exam 14: Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

MATCHING Indicate which fluid imbalance is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -This occurs as a consequence of excessive fluid intake.

MATCHING Indicate which fluid imbalance is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -This occurs as a consequence of diabetes insipidus.

The barrier between the plasma and interstitial fluid

The primary reason that extracellular fluid volume must be closely regulated is

When there is excess Na⁺ in the body,

Indicate which type of acid-base imbalance might occur in each of the following situations by writing the appropriate letter in the blank. -severe exercise

Indicate whether the item in question is referring to regulation of ECF volume or regulation of ECF osmolarity by using the following answer code: -Is primarily important to prevent fluid shifts between the ECF and ICF.

The major source of controlled water loss from the body is

Extracellular fluid

Which of the following acid-base abnormalities would be present?

The tissue in the body containing the lowest percentage of water is the

Solution A has a pH of 3, solution B has a pH of 6. Which statement is true?

The H₂O content of an individual remains fairly constant, largely because the kidneys efficiently regulate H₂O balance.

Which of the following conditions would be a cause of metabolic acidosis?

If the pH of body fluids is 7.30, then acidosis is said to exist even though this value represents a basic pH.

Diabetes insipidus

A pH of 4 is ____ times as acidic as a pH of 7.

MATCHING Indicate which fluid imbalance is being described by writing the appropriate letter in the blank using the following answer code: -Water enters the cells by osmosis.

The primary factor responsible for regulating H₂O balance in the body is control of fluid intake via the thirst mechanism.

On the average, ____________________% of the body weight consists of H₂O.