Question 1

Infants experience more problems with acid-base homeostasis and fluid and electrolyte balance based on which of the following:

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A)  Proportion and distribution of water
B)  Metabolic rate
C)  Body surface area
D)  Breathing rate
E)  All of these are factors

Question 2

Natriuresis

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A)  Is decreased Na+ levels in urine
B)  Is decreased Cl- levels in urine
C)  Is increased K+ levels in urine
D)  Is increased PO- levels in urine
E)  None of these choices

Question 3

A decline in angiotensin II levels does NOT result in

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased GFR
B)  Reduced Na+ and Cl- reabsorption by the kidneys
C)  Reduced water reabsorption by the kidneys
D)  Increased Calcium reabsorption
E)  Increased urine output

Question 4

The major hormone that regulates water loss is

Accepted Answer

A)  ANP
B)  Angiotensin II
C)  Renin
D)  ADH
E)  Angiotensin

Question 5

Which of the following is used to promote Na+ reabsorption by the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antidiuretic hormone
B)  ANP
C)  Aldosterone
D)  Parathyroid hormone
E)  All of these choices

Question 6

Which protein is the main protein buffer in blood plasma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albumin
B)  Hemoglobin
C)  Complement
D)  Fibrin
E)  Calmodulin

Question 7

Which of the following occurs between RBC and blood plasma as the blood level of carbon dioxide increases or decreases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chloride shift
B)  Potassium shift
C)  Sodium shift
D)  Bicarbonate shift
E)  Protein shift

Question 8

The response of the body to decreasing blood pressure will NOT include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dehydration
B)  Formation of angiotensin II
C)  Stimulate the kidneys to secrete rennin
D)  Formation of ADH
E)  Increased vasoconstriction

Question 9

Which of the following chemicals is considered to be a volatile acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  CO2
B)  O2
C)  H2CO3
D)  Hemoglobin
E)  Calcitriol

Question 10

Which of the following makes up the largest single component of the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin
B)  Water
C)  Blood
D)  Organs
E)  Electrolytes

Question 11

In intracellular fluid the most abundant anion is

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+
B)  Cl-
C)  K+
D)  HPO42-
E)  HCO3-

Question 12

The rate of fluid intake and outflow is how much higher in an infant than in an adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 times higher
B)  5 times higher
C)  7 times higher
D)  10 times higher
E)  They are equal

Question 13

Normal blood Na+ levels are 136-148 mEq/L.An elderly patient has a blood Na+ of 105 mEq/L.Describe the patient's condition and the signs and symptoms that usually accompany that condition.Be sure to include the functions of Na+ in the body in your answer.

Accepted Answer

The patient has hyponatremia,or low Na⁺ c...

Question 14

In partial compensation

Accepted Answer

A)  pH is brought into the normal range
B)  systemic arterial blood is still lower than 7.35
C)  systemic arterial blood is higher than 9.5
D)  pH is greater than 5.5
E)  pH is lower than 2.5

Question 15

Explain how it is possible for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a disease where the patient has difficulty exhaling thus,retaining higher than normal levels of carbon dioxide in the blood stream)to have a normal extracellular pH while having an elevated partial pressure of carbon dioxide.

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Elevated partial pressure of carbon diox...

Question 16

The body uses aldosterone to retain sodium.This hormone has the reverse effect on another mineral or compound.This mineral or compound is

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  bicarbonate
C)  chloride
D)  potassium'
E)  phosphate

Question 17

Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+
B)  Calcium
C)  Magnesium
D)  Phosphate
E)  Iron

Question 18

Describe the negative feedback loop that stimulates thirst as a result of dehydration.

Accepted Answer

Dehydration causes 1...

Question 19

Which of the following is used to promote water reabsorption by the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antidiuretic hormone
B)  ANP
C)  Aldosterone
D)  Parathyroid hormone
E)  All of these choices

Question 20

In extracellular fluid the most abundant anion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+
B)  Cl-
C)  K+
D)  HPO42-
E)  HCO3-

Exam 27: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidbase Homeostasis

Which of the following is used to promote water reabsorption by the kidneys?

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The major hormone that regulates water loss is

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Which of the following makes up the largest single component of the human body?

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The response of the body to decreasing blood pressure will NOT include which of the following?

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A decline in angiotensin II levels does NOT result in

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The rate of fluid intake and outflow is how much higher in an infant than in an adult?

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Infants experience more problems with acid-base homeostasis and fluid and electrolyte balance based on which of the following:

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In extracellular fluid the most abundant anion is:

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Which of the following is used to promote Na+ reabsorption by the kidneys?

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In partial compensation

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Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body?

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Which protein is the main protein buffer in blood plasma?

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Elevated partial pressure of carbon diox...
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Which of the following chemicals is considered to be a volatile acid?

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In intracellular fluid the most abundant anion is

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The body uses aldosterone to retain sodium.This hormone has the reverse effect on another mineral or compound.This mineral or compound is

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Describe the negative feedback loop that stimulates thirst as a result of dehydration.

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Dehydration causes 1...
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Natriuresis

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Normal blood Na⁺ levels are 136-148 mEq/L.An elderly patient has a blood Na⁺ of 105 mEq/L.Describe the patient's condition and the signs and symptoms that usually accompany that condition.Be sure to include the functions of Na⁺ in the body in your answer.

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The patient has hyponatremia,or low Na⁺ c...
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Which of the following occurs between RBC and blood plasma as the blood level of carbon dioxide increases or decreases?

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Exam 27: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acidbase Homeostasis

Which of the following is used to promote water reabsorption by the kidneys?

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The major hormone that regulates water loss is

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Which of the following makes up the largest single component of the human body?

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The response of the body to decreasing blood pressure will NOT include which of the following?

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A decline in angiotensin II levels does NOT result in

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The rate of fluid intake and outflow is how much higher in an infant than in an adult?

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Infants experience more problems with acid-base homeostasis and fluid and electrolyte balance based on which of the following:

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In extracellular fluid the most abundant anion is:

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Which of the following is used to promote Na+ reabsorption by the kidneys?

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In partial compensation

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Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body?

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Which protein is the main protein buffer in blood plasma?

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Which of the following chemicals is considered to be a volatile acid?

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In intracellular fluid the most abundant anion is

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The body uses aldosterone to retain sodium.This hormone has the reverse effect on another mineral or compound.This mineral or compound is

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Describe the negative feedback loop that stimulates thirst as a result of dehydration.

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Natriuresis

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Normal blood Na+ levels are 136-148 mEq/L.An elderly patient has a blood Na+ of 105 mEq/L.Describe the patient's condition and the signs and symptoms that usually accompany that condition.Be sure to include the functions of Na+ in the body in your answer.

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Which of the following occurs between RBC and blood plasma as the blood level of carbon dioxide increases or decreases?

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Normal blood Na⁺ levels are 136-148 mEq/L.An elderly patient has a blood Na⁺ of 105 mEq/L.Describe the patient's condition and the signs and symptoms that usually accompany that condition.Be sure to include the functions of Na⁺ in the body in your answer.

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The patient has hyponatremia,or low Na⁺ c...
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