13 Questions
Which condition can lead to hypernatremia and hyperchloremia?
Excessive Sweating and Diabetes Insipidus
What can happen if water lost due to excessive sweating and diabetes insipidus is replaced without replacing NaCl?
Hyponatremia and hypochloremia
Which electrolyte helps regulate the amount of fluid going in and out of cells?
Chloride
What can cause hyperchloremia in the blood?
Severe dehydration
What happens if water lost due to excessive sweating and diabetes insipidus is replaced without replacing NaCl?
Hyponatremia and hypochloremia
What can cause hyperchloremia in the blood?
Severe dehydration
Which condition is associated with elevated blood pressure due to excessive sodium chloride intake?
Hypertension
What is the role of chloride in the human body?
Maintains proper pH levels
What can lead to hyponatremia and hypochloremia if replaced without NaCl?
Excessive vomiting
What can cause hypernatremia and hyperchloremia?
Dehydration and diarrhea
Which electrolyte helps stimulate stomach acid needed for digestion?
Chloride
What are some clinical indications of an acid or fluid imbalance?
Vomiting over a long period of time
What role does chloride play in the activity of the enzyme amylase?
Affects enzyme function
Test your knowledge on factors affecting plasma levels and electrolyte imbalances such as excessive sweating, diabetes insipidus, vomiting, diarrhea, and diabetes. Understand the consequences of these conditions on sodium, chloride, and water levels in the body.
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