Are You a Fluid Balance Expert?
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What is the primary control of water in the body?

  • The rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
  • Pressure sensors in the vascular system (correct)
  • The kidneys
  • Thirst center in the hypothalamus

    • Which type of fluid has a lower osmolarity than blood?

  • Hypertonic fluid
  • Intracellular fluid
  • Isotonic fluid
  • Hypotonic fluid (correct)

    • What is the normal osmolarity of blood?

  • 270-300 milliosmoles per liter (mOsm/L) (correct)
  • 250-270 milliosmoles per liter (mOsm/L)
  • 300-350 milliosmoles per liter (mOsm/L)
  • 350-400 milliosmoles per liter (mOsm/L)

    • What is the primary regulator of extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?

    <p>Sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between sensible and insensible fluid losses?

    <p>Sensible losses occur through perspiration and insensible losses occur through respiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of fluid volume excess (FVE)?

    <p>Excessive intake of sodium-containing fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for serum potassium concentration?

    <p>3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of hyponatremia?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential cause of hypernatremia in patients with diabetes insipidus?

    <p>Deficiency of ADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

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