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What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?
What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?
- To promote the absorption of nutrients
- To maintain the body's pH balance
- To regulate blood pressure
- To facilitate muscle action and nerve transmission (correct)
Which of the following can lead to an imbalance of electrolytes in the body?
Which of the following can lead to an imbalance of electrolytes in the body?
- Maintaining a healthy fluid intake
- Consuming a high-sodium diet (correct)
- Engaging in regular exercise
- Avoiding medications that affect electrolyte levels
What is the approximate percentage of total body water that is found in the intracellular fluid (ICF) compartment?
What is the approximate percentage of total body water that is found in the intracellular fluid (ICF) compartment?
- 50%
- 67% (correct)
- 33%
- 20%
How do electrolyte levels typically change as a person ages?
How do electrolyte levels typically change as a person ages?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of electrolyte imbalance?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of electrolyte imbalance?
What is the main difference between the extracellular fluid (ECF) and intracellular fluid (ICF) compartments?
What is the main difference between the extracellular fluid (ECF) and intracellular fluid (ICF) compartments?
What is the main organ concerned with excretion in the body?
What is the main organ concerned with excretion in the body?
Which of the following is a hypertonic solution?
Which of the following is a hypertonic solution?
What is the most abundant mineral in the body?
What is the most abundant mineral in the body?
Which mineral primarily functions in blood clotting, neurotransmitter release, and muscle contraction?
Which mineral primarily functions in blood clotting, neurotransmitter release, and muscle contraction?
What do sodium ions primarily influence in the body?
What do sodium ions primarily influence in the body?
Which electrolyte acts as a cofactor for enzymes within cells?
Which electrolyte acts as a cofactor for enzymes within cells?
What percentage of the extracellular fluid (ECF) is comprised of interstitial fluid?
What percentage of the extracellular fluid (ECF) is comprised of interstitial fluid?
Which of the following is responsible for osmotic activity in body fluids?
Which of the following is responsible for osmotic activity in body fluids?
What is the net movement of solute from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration called?
What is the net movement of solute from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration called?
Which of the following is NOT a component of extracellular fluids (ECF)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of extracellular fluids (ECF)?
What process regulates the exchange of water between intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What process regulates the exchange of water between intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What is the net movement of water from an area of low solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration called?
What is the net movement of water from an area of low solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration called?
