Question 1

The distribution of Na+ and K+ between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   K+ mainly intracellular; Na+ mainly in extracellular
B)   Na+ mainly intracellular; K+ 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 the choices are correct.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Decreased extracellular K+ levels cause

Accepted Answer

A)   cells to become more excitable.
B)   hyperpolarization of plasma membranes.
C)   more action potentials to be generated.
D)   increased permeability of plasma membranes.
E)   hypopolarization of plasma membranes.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The predominant extracellular anion is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   protein
B)   phosphate
C)   bicarbonate
D)   Cl−
E)   Na+F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 4

In renal compensation of acidosis,

Accepted Answer

A)   H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate excretion increases.
B)   H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate reabsorption increases.
C)   H+ secretion increases; bicarbonate reabsorption increases.
D)   H+ secretion increases; bicarbonate excretion increases.
E)   H+ secretion decreases; bicarbonate excretion decreases.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Increased ADH secretion could be stimulated by which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased renal blood flow
B)   Increased blood osmolality
C)   Increased atrial natriuretic hormone production
D)   Increased blood pressure
E)   Decreased blood osmolalityF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   buffers
B)   inhibitors
C)   accelerators
D)   activators
E)   stabilizersF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Stimulus for the secretion of parathyroid hormone is a decrease in serum ________ levels.

Accepted Answer

A)   K+
B)   Ca2+
C)   calcitonin
D)   phosphate
E)   Na+F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Plasma
B)   Interstitial compartment
C)   Intracellular compartment
D)   Extracellular compartment
E)   LymphF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plasma
B)   Interstitial
C)   Intracellular
D)   Extracellular
E)   CytoplasmF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

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Increased ADH secretion could be stimulated by which of the following situations?

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Stimulus for the secretion of parathyroid hormone is a decrease in serum ________ levels.

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The distribution of Na⁺ and K⁺ between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.

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Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?

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In renal compensation of acidosis,

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

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The predominant extracellular anion is ________.

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Exam 27: Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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

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Increased ADH secretion could be stimulated by which of the following situations?

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Stimulus for the secretion of parathyroid hormone is a decrease in serum ________ levels.

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The distribution of Na+ and K+ between intracellular and extracellular compartments is ________.

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Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?

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

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