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What is the primary control of water in the body?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary regulator of extracellular fluid (ECF) volume?
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What is the difference between sensible and insensible fluid losses?
What is the difference between sensible and insensible fluid losses?
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What is the primary cause of fluid volume excess (FVE)?
What is the primary cause of fluid volume excess (FVE)?
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What is the normal range for serum potassium concentration?
What is the normal range for serum potassium concentration?
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of hyponatremia?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of hyponatremia?
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What is the potential cause of hypernatremia in patients with diabetes insipidus?
What is the potential cause of hypernatremia in patients with diabetes insipidus?
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