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Which of the following statements about hypotonic solutions is true?
Which of the following statements about hypotonic solutions is true?
- Hypotonic solutions have no effect on osmotic pressure.
- Hypotonic solutions have equal osmotic pressure compared to human plasma.
- Hypotonic solutions have higher osmotic pressure compared to human plasma.
- Hypotonic solutions have lower osmotic pressure compared to human plasma. (correct)
Which of the following statements about isotonic solutions is correct?
Which of the following statements about isotonic solutions is correct?
- Isotonic solutions have lower osmotic pressure compared to human plasma.
- Isotonic solutions have higher osmotic pressure compared to human plasma.
- Isotonic solutions have equal osmotic pressure compared to human plasma. (correct)
- Isotonic solutions have no effect on osmotic pressure.
What is responsible for maintaining high sodium concentration outside the cell and low potassium concentration inside the cell?
What is responsible for maintaining high sodium concentration outside the cell and low potassium concentration inside the cell?
- Active transport of potassium
- Na/K-ATPase pumps (correct)
- Active transport of sodium
- Fluid overload
Which hormone is released in response to a decrease in fluid volume?
Which hormone is released in response to a decrease in fluid volume?
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What is the main solute in plasma that largely determines effective circulating volume (ECF)?
What is the main solute in plasma that largely determines effective circulating volume (ECF)?
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