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Which of the following accounts for approximately 90% of the osmotic activity in plasma?
Which of the following accounts for approximately 90% of the osmotic activity in plasma?
- Creatinine
- Albumin
- Potassium
- Sodium (correct)
What is the major intracellular cation?
What is the major intracellular cation?
- Bicarbonate
- Chloride
- Potassium (correct)
- Sodium
What is the physical property of a solution based on the concentration of solutes?
What is the physical property of a solution based on the concentration of solutes?
- Osmolality (correct)
- Osmosis
- Diffusion
- Active transport
What is responsible for promoting water reabsorption in the body?
What is responsible for promoting water reabsorption in the body?
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What happens to plasma osmolality when there is an increased sensation of thirst?
What happens to plasma osmolality when there is an increased sensation of thirst?
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What is the classification of electrolytes based on the type of charge they carry?
What is the classification of electrolytes based on the type of charge they carry?
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Which electrolytes are involved in the regulation of blood volume as well as osmotic regulation?
Which electrolytes are involved in the regulation of blood volume as well as osmotic regulation?
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What percentage of total body weight is the average water content?
What percentage of total body weight is the average water content?
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Which fluid accounts for about 2/3 of the total body water?
Which fluid accounts for about 2/3 of the total body water?
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What is the function of water in the human body?
What is the function of water in the human body?
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