Body Fluids MCQ Questions

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What effect does the rapid spread of excitation in the ventricles have on contractions?

  • Decreases force of contraction
  • Halts contractions completely
  • Causes irregular contractions
  • Enhances force of contraction (correct)

Why does pressure in the aorta fall as blood continues to flow to the tissues?

  • Increased venous return (correct)
  • Retrograde flow through the aortic valve
  • Ventricular hypertrophy
  • Decreased cardiac output

What occurs as a result of increased sympathetic drive to the ventricles and increased venous return?

  • Increased cardiac output (correct)
  • Reduced ventricular filling
  • Decreased heart rate
  • Hypotension

How do high potassium levels affect cardiac contractility?

<p>Decrease contractility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of events between electrical and mechanical activity in the heart?

<p>Electrical event precedes mechanical event (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of plasma bilirubin in the body?

<p>It is converted to biliverdin in the liver. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about intracellular fluid?

<p>Its intracellular pH is lower due to cellular metabolism. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about red blood cell membrane components?

<p>A, B, and D antigens are more immunogenic than the others. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal lifespan of an erythrocyte?

<p>16-18 weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about body fluids is true?

<p>ADH in the extracts inhibits water excretion by the kidneys. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor that influences body fluid distribution?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Ca2⫹ levels in chronic renal failure due to PO4 retention?

<p>They fall to maintain a constant [Ca2⫹] [PO4⫺] product (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does isotonic saline affect extracellular and intracellular fluid volumes?

<p>It increases ECF more than ICF volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of 10 per cent dextrose on energy provision for a sedentary adult for one day?

<p>It provides insufficient energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a suspension of lipids compare to a suspension of carbohydrates in terms of energy provision?

<p>Lipids provide 2-3 times more energy than carbohydrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of isotonic (5 per cent) dextrose on total body water in the average adult?

<p>It raises total body water by 1-5 per cent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), what happens to neutrophils compared to lymphocytes?

<p>Neutrophils are more affected than lymphocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of non-respiratory acidosis in the first patient?

<p>Severe renal failure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of hyperventilation in the first patient?

<p>Lowering the carbon dioxide level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes hyperventilation at high altitudes?

<p>Hypoxic hypoxia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of metabolic alkalosis in the last scenario?

<p>Ingestion of large amounts of sodium bicarbonate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of metabolic alkalosis on the body?

<p>Increases the binding of available calcium ions in the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is metabolic alkalosis compensated in the body?

<p>By allowing the carbon dioxide level to rise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of blood cell is responsible for ingesting invading bacteria?

<p>Neutrophil polymorphonuclear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition involves abnormal white cells invading the bone marrow?

<p>Leukaemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blood cell is the smallest cellular element in the blood?

<p>Platelet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is mainly responsible for opposing the leak of fluid out of capillaries?

<p>Plasma albumin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lipid-related topic provides the most energy per unit mass?

<p>Source of energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a risk factor for coronary artery disease?

<p>High levels of cholesterol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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