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What is the primary reason for the movement of water between compartments in the body?
What is the primary reason for the movement of water between compartments in the body?
- Differences in pH levels
- Variations in blood pressure
- Changes in body temperature
- Differences in solute concentration (correct)
What is the term for the movement of water from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration through a semi-permeable membrane?
What is the term for the movement of water from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration through a semi-permeable membrane?
- Active transport
- Osmosis (correct)
- Diffusion
- Passive transport
Why is it essential to balance water intake with losses through defecation, sweating, and urination?
Why is it essential to balance water intake with losses through defecation, sweating, and urination?
- To regulate body temperature
- To aid in digestion
- To maintain blood pressure
- To maintain overall fluid balance (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting overall body fluid balance?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting overall body fluid balance?
What happens to cells when there is excess water due to disruption in solute or water balance?
What happens to cells when there is excess water due to disruption in solute or water balance?
Which avenue is NOT a major route for water loss in the body?
Which avenue is NOT a major route for water loss in the body?
What is the primary function of electrolytes like sodium in maintaining fluid balance?
What is the primary function of electrolytes like sodium in maintaining fluid balance?
What is the result of excess water loss due to disruption in solute or water balance?
What is the result of excess water loss due to disruption in solute or water balance?
Why is it essential to have the right amount of fluid in the body?
Why is it essential to have the right amount of fluid in the body?
What is the term for the balance between the amount of solutes and water in the body?
What is the term for the balance between the amount of solutes and water in the body?
What is the primary mechanism for regulating fluid balance?
What is the primary mechanism for regulating fluid balance?
What hormonal response is responsible for promoting sodium reabsorption in the kidneys?
What hormonal response is responsible for promoting sodium reabsorption in the kidneys?
What effect does a hypotonic environment have on cells?
What effect does a hypotonic environment have on cells?
What condition can result from excessive water intake or improper IV usage?
What condition can result from excessive water intake or improper IV usage?
What is the primary role of the atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in fluid balance regulation?
What is the primary role of the atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in fluid balance regulation?
What are the common causes of hypertonicity in the body?
What are the common causes of hypertonicity in the body?
What effect does a hypertonic environment have on cells?
What effect does a hypertonic environment have on cells?
What condition is often seen in athletes who replace only water after intense sweating?
What condition is often seen in athletes who replace only water after intense sweating?
What is the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in fluid balance regulation?
What is the role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in fluid balance regulation?
What effect does an isotonic solution have on cells?
What effect does an isotonic solution have on cells?
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