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Which ion is present in the highest concentration in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
Which ion is present in the highest concentration in the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
- Cl−
- Ca2+
- Na+
- K+ (correct)
What process describes the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration?
What process describes the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration?
- Active transport
- Diffusion (correct)
- Concentration gradient
- Osmosis
In which type of solution do cells neither shrink nor swell?
In which type of solution do cells neither shrink nor swell?
- Isotonic (correct)
- Hypertonic
- Hypotonic
- Transitional
What is the action called when water moves across a semipermeable membrane?
What is the action called when water moves across a semipermeable membrane?
In a hypertonic solution, the effect on cells is to cause them to:
In a hypertonic solution, the effect on cells is to cause them to:
What term describes the difference in concentration of a substance across a distance?
What term describes the difference in concentration of a substance across a distance?
What is the primary issue in diabetes insipidus?
What is the primary issue in diabetes insipidus?
If a solution contains impermeable solutes, how does it affect cell size?
If a solution contains impermeable solutes, how does it affect cell size?
What characterizes a hypotonic solution regarding its effect on cells?
What characterizes a hypotonic solution regarding its effect on cells?
What condition is characterized by a failure of the negative feedback system that regulates ADH?
What condition is characterized by a failure of the negative feedback system that regulates ADH?
Which of the following describes nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following describes nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
Which observation is indicative of decreased fluid volume?
Which observation is indicative of decreased fluid volume?
Which of the following could lead to conditions similar to diabetes insipidus?
Which of the following could lead to conditions similar to diabetes insipidus?
What condition is characterized by increased thirst due to true physiological needs?
What condition is characterized by increased thirst due to true physiological needs?
Which of the following can lead to false thirst despite normal body water levels?
Which of the following can lead to false thirst despite normal body water levels?
Which neurological condition is associated with decreased perception of thirst?
Which neurological condition is associated with decreased perception of thirst?
What is a possible cause of compulsive water drinking (psychogenic polydipsia)?
What is a possible cause of compulsive water drinking (psychogenic polydipsia)?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water balance in the body?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water balance in the body?
What pH value indicates a state of metabolic acidosis?
What pH value indicates a state of metabolic acidosis?
What is a common contributing etiology for respiratory acidosis?
What is a common contributing etiology for respiratory acidosis?
If the bicarbonate level is measured at 25, what condition could this suggest?
If the bicarbonate level is measured at 25, what condition could this suggest?
What is the effect of mechanical ventilation on pCO2 levels?
What is the effect of mechanical ventilation on pCO2 levels?
Which of the following can lead to respiratory alkalosis?
Which of the following can lead to respiratory alkalosis?
What pCO2 level indicates respiratory alkalosis?
What pCO2 level indicates respiratory alkalosis?
How is metabolic alkalosis primarily identified through bicarbonate levels?
How is metabolic alkalosis primarily identified through bicarbonate levels?
What is the primary etiology of metabolic acidosis?
What is the primary etiology of metabolic acidosis?
What is the primary role of body fluids in the body?
What is the primary role of body fluids in the body?
Which compartment contains the majority of the body’s water?
Which compartment contains the majority of the body’s water?
What is the main ion found in high concentration within the extracellular fluid?
What is the main ion found in high concentration within the extracellular fluid?
What characterizes the composition of intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What characterizes the composition of intracellular fluid (ICF)?
Which of the following is NOT found in large amounts in the extracellular fluid?
Which of the following is NOT found in large amounts in the extracellular fluid?
Which statement best describes the electrolytes present in the intracellular fluid?
Which statement best describes the electrolytes present in the intracellular fluid?
What is the function of bicarbonate in the extracellular fluid?
What is the function of bicarbonate in the extracellular fluid?
How is the total body fluid divided in healthy adults?
How is the total body fluid divided in healthy adults?
