Question 1

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-The diagram illustrates respiratory control of blood pH. What does "B" represent?

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A)   respiratory control centers in brainstem
B)   increased respiration and depth
C)   increased CO2 from lungs
D)   capillary
E)   decreased pHF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The largest compartment of body fluids is the __________ compartment.

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The answer of The largest compartment of body fluids is...

Question 3

The distribution of sodium and potassium ions between intracellular and extracellular compartments is

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A)   potassium mainly intracellular; sodium mainly in extracellular.
B)   sodium mainly intracellular; potassium mainly in extracellular.
C)   little of either intracellular but large amounts of both extracellular.
D)   equal amounts of both ions, in both intracellular and extracellular fluids.
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Calcium's roles in the body include

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A)   bone health.
B)   muscle contraction.
C)   blood clotting.
D)   action potentials in heart muscle.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

ADH causes the renal tubules to retain __________.

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Question 6

Which of the following is an example of water conservation by the body?

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A)   diarrhea
B)   perspiration
C)   decreased water intake
D)   decreased urine volume
E)   increased urine volumeF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

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-The diagram illustrates respiratory control of blood pH. What does "D" represent?

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A)   respiratory control centers in brainstem
B)   increased respiration and depth
C)   increased CO2 from lungs
D)   capillary
E)   decreased pHF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 8

If the hydrogen ion concentration in the blood increases, bicarbonate ions act as buffers by

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A)   removing excess hydrogen ions from the plasma.
B)   releasing hydrogen ions into the plasma.
C)   dissociating into H+ and CO3-.
D)   combining with chloride ions.
E)   combining with hemoglobin.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The primary regulator of plasma sodium concentration is

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A)   renin.
B)   aldosterone.
C)   antidiuretic hormone (ADH) .
D)   atrial natriuretic hormone.
E)   insulin.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Indicate which acid-base imbalance is most likely to occur as a result of the condition described.
-asthma attack

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A)  respiratory acidosis
B)  respiratory alkalosis
C)  metabolic acidosis
D)  metabolic alkalosisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Calcitonin

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A)   promotes the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract.
B)   promotes osteoclast activity in the bones.
C)   reduces calcium excretion by the kidneys.
D)   reduces extracellular calcium ion levels.
E)   increases blood calcium levels.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Chemicals that function to minimize changes in the pH of body fluids are called

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A)   buffers.
B)   inhibitors.
C)   accelerators.
D)   activators.
E)   stabilizers.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Match the symptom with one of the causes.
-increased neuromuscular irritability, restlessness

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A)  hyperkalemia
B)  hypokalemiaC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 14

The normal pH for blood plasma is

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A)   7.00.
B)   7.25 - 7.35.
C)   7.35 - 7.45.
D)   7.45 - 7.55.
E)   6.80 - 7.20.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Renin is released by the

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A)   lungs.
B)   kidney.
C)   spleen.
D)   liver.
E)   pancreas.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following fluid compartments contains the smallest volume of water?

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A)   plasma
B)   interstitial compartment
C)   intracellular compartment
D)   extracellular compartment
E)   cytoplasmF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

-The diagram illustrates the effect of BP on sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys. What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased BP
B)   increased renin secretion
C)   angiotensinogen
D)   angiotensin II
E)   increased sodium and water reabsorption results in increased BPF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Match the cause with one of the two conditions.
-large intake of water after excessive sweating

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A)  hypernatremia
B)  hyponatremiaC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 19

Hyperkalemia is defined as

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A)   excess excitability of kalems.
B)   reduction of plasma calcium level.
C)   increase in plasma potassium level.
D)   increase in plasma sodium level.
E)   decrease in plasma potassium level.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Indicate which acid-base imbalance is most likely to occur as a result of the condition described.
-hypoventilation

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A)  respiratory acidosis
B)  respiratory alkalosis
C)  metabolic acidosis
D)  metabolic alkalosisE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 27: Water, Electrolytes, and Acidbase Balance

Match the symptom with one of the causes. -increased neuromuscular irritability, restlessness

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Chemicals that function to minimize changes in the pH of body fluids are called

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The normal pH for blood plasma is

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Match the cause with one of the two conditions. -large intake of water after excessive sweating

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Hyperkalemia is defined as

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Indicate which acid-base imbalance is most likely to occur as a result of the condition described. -asthma attack

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Renin is released by the

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-The diagram illustrates the effect of BP on sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys. What does "A" represent?

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ADH causes the renal tubules to retain __________.

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The primary regulator of plasma sodium concentration is

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Indicate which acid-base imbalance is most likely to occur as a result of the condition described. -hypoventilation

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The largest compartment of body fluids is the __________ compartment.

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The distribution of sodium and potassium ions between intracellular and extracellular compartments is

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-The diagram illustrates respiratory control of blood pH. What does "D" represent?

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Calcium's roles in the body include

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Which of the following is an example of water conservation by the body?

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Which of the following fluid compartments contains the smallest volume of water?

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-The diagram illustrates respiratory control of blood pH. What does "B" represent?

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If the hydrogen ion concentration in the blood increases, bicarbonate ions act as buffers by

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Calcitonin

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