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Which of the following correctly explains the function of electrolytes in the body?
Which of the following correctly explains the function of electrolytes in the body?
- They help with mechanical support in the body.
- They aid in the synthesis of vitamins.
- They produce an electrical charge and aid in electrical signaling. (correct)
- They regulate body temperature.
What percentage of our body is made up of water?
What percentage of our body is made up of water?
- 90%
- 85%
- 70% (correct)
- 50%
Which of the following is NOT a function of electrolytes in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a function of electrolytes in the body?
- Sending nerve impulses
- Balancing fluids in cells
- Contraction of muscles
- Producing hormones (correct)
Why is it important to have a balanced amount of electrolytes for muscle contractions?
Why is it important to have a balanced amount of electrolytes for muscle contractions?
How do we primarily obtain electrolytes in our body?
How do we primarily obtain electrolytes in our body?
What role do the kidneys play in maintaining electrolyte balance in the body?
What role do the kidneys play in maintaining electrolyte balance in the body?
What is the normal range for chloride levels in the blood?
What is the normal range for chloride levels in the blood?
Why might a high intake of sodium lead to low chloride levels?
Why might a high intake of sodium lead to low chloride levels?
Which condition leads to cellular movement of potassium from the intracellular to extracellular space?
Which condition leads to cellular movement of potassium from the intracellular to extracellular space?
What is the normal range for potassium levels in the blood?
What is the normal range for potassium levels in the blood?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating water and sodium in the kidneys, affecting potassium levels?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating water and sodium in the kidneys, affecting potassium levels?
How are phosphorus and calcium levels related in the blood?
How are phosphorus and calcium levels related in the blood?
What is the primary storage site of phosphate in the body?
What is the primary storage site of phosphate in the body?
How does renal insufficiency affect phosphate levels in the body?
How does renal insufficiency affect phosphate levels in the body?
Which gland plays a role in regulating phosphate levels similar to its role in calcium regulation?
Which gland plays a role in regulating phosphate levels similar to its role in calcium regulation?
What happens to phosphate levels when calcium levels increase?
What happens to phosphate levels when calcium levels increase?
Which condition is characterized by low phosphate levels in the blood?
Which condition is characterized by low phosphate levels in the blood?
What are the signs and symptoms commonly associated with hyperphosphatemia?
What are the signs and symptoms commonly associated with hyperphosphatemia?
Which ion competes with calcium in muscle contraction?
Which ion competes with calcium in muscle contraction?
What symptom is NOT associated with hypomagnesemia?
What symptom is NOT associated with hypomagnesemia?
What is the main function of phosphate in the body?
What is the main function of phosphate in the body?
Which electrolyte imbalance is often seen when magnesium levels are imbalanced?
Which electrolyte imbalance is often seen when magnesium levels are imbalanced?
What is a cause of hypermagnesemia?
What is a cause of hypermagnesemia?
What common sign is associated with both hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia?
What common sign is associated with both hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia?
What is the main function of sodium in the body?
What is the main function of sodium in the body?
Which condition can lead to hyponatremia?
Which condition can lead to hyponatremia?
How does hypernatremia differ from hyponatremia?
How does hypernatremia differ from hyponatremia?
What is the role of chloride in the body?
What is the role of chloride in the body?
What happens when blood sodium levels drop?
What happens when blood sodium levels drop?
Which medical condition can cause hypernatremia?
Which medical condition can cause hypernatremia?
