18 Questions
What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?
To facilitate muscle action and nerve transmission
Which of the following can lead to an imbalance of electrolytes in the body?
Consuming a high-sodium diet
What is the approximate percentage of total body water that is found in the intracellular fluid (ICF) compartment?
67%
How do electrolyte levels typically change as a person ages?
Electrolyte levels decrease as a person grows older
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of electrolyte imbalance?
Consuming a high-fiber diet
What is the main difference between the extracellular fluid (ECF) and intracellular fluid (ICF) compartments?
The ECF is located outside of cells, while the ICF is located inside cells
What is the main organ concerned with excretion in the body?
Kidneys
Which of the following is a hypertonic solution?
A solution with higher solute concentration than another
What is the most abundant mineral in the body?
Calcium
Which mineral primarily functions in blood clotting, neurotransmitter release, and muscle contraction?
Calcium
What do sodium ions primarily influence in the body?
Blood pressure and volume
Which electrolyte acts as a cofactor for enzymes within cells?
Magnesium
What percentage of the extracellular fluid (ECF) is comprised of interstitial fluid?
Approximately 80%
Which of the following is responsible for osmotic activity in body fluids?
Electrolytes
What is the net movement of solute from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration called?
Diffusion
Which of the following is NOT a component of extracellular fluids (ECF)?
Intracellular fluid
What process regulates the exchange of water between intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF)?
Hydrostatic and osmotic pressure
What is the net movement of water from an area of low solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration called?
Osmosis
This quiz covers the topic of acids, bases, and salt ions in the human body and fluids, with a focus on electrolytes. Learn about the importance of maintaining the right balance of electrolytes for blood chemistry, muscle action, and other bodily processes.
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