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What is the primary medium by which metabolic processes occur in the body?
What is the primary medium by which metabolic processes occur in the body?
Which organ is primarily responsible for water excretion through urine?
Which organ is primarily responsible for water excretion through urine?
Where is approximately 75% of the body's intravascular fluid located?
Where is approximately 75% of the body's intravascular fluid located?
Which mechanism requires energy or ATP to move ions against the concentration gradient?
Which mechanism requires energy or ATP to move ions against the concentration gradient?
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What type of pressure pulls water into the vessels, usually from diluted areas to concentrated areas?
What type of pressure pulls water into the vessels, usually from diluted areas to concentrated areas?
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Which fluid compartment occupies approximately one-third of the body's total water?
Which fluid compartment occupies approximately one-third of the body's total water?
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Which hormone stimulates water retention and reabsorption in the body?
Which hormone stimulates water retention and reabsorption in the body?
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What is the major intracellular cation?
What is the major intracellular cation?
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What is the critical value for hyponatremia?
What is the critical value for hyponatremia?
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Excessive water intake can lead to hyponatremia. Which medical condition is associated with excess water retention?
Excessive water intake can lead to hyponatremia. Which medical condition is associated with excess water retention?
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Which disorder is characterized by excess water loss and can lead to hypernatremia?
Which disorder is characterized by excess water loss and can lead to hypernatremia?
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Which endogenous antihypertensive agent blocks aldosterone, renin, and angiotensin II?
Which endogenous antihypertensive agent blocks aldosterone, renin, and angiotensin II?
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What causes natriuresis and increased sodium excretion?
What causes natriuresis and increased sodium excretion?
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Which factor promotes water retention and sodium dilution in the body?
Which factor promotes water retention and sodium dilution in the body?
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What is the principal osmotic particle in extracellular fluid (ECF) osmolality?
What is the principal osmotic particle in extracellular fluid (ECF) osmolality?
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Which condition is defended against by the body's major defense mechanism 'Thirst'?
Which condition is defended against by the body's major defense mechanism 'Thirst'?
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