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Which of the following is responsible for regulating the body's fluid composition and volume?
Which of the following is responsible for regulating the body's fluid composition and volume?
- Stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
- Liver, spleen, and pancreas
- Kidneys, lungs, and endocrine glands (correct)
- Heart, brain, and muscles
Which imbalance is characterized by an excess of sodium in the body?
Which imbalance is characterized by an excess of sodium in the body?
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypernatremia (correct)
- Hypokalemia
- Hyponatremia
What is the process by which molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
What is the process by which molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
- Active transport
- Filtration
- Osmosis
- Diffusion (correct)
Which organ plays a key role in filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining fluid balance in the body?
Which organ plays a key role in filtering waste products from the blood and maintaining fluid balance in the body?
In which disorder does the heart fail to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
In which disorder does the heart fail to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
Which condition is characterized by a deficiency of potassium in the body?
Which condition is characterized by a deficiency of potassium in the body?
What is the main function of water in the body?
What is the main function of water in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting fluid and electrolyte balance in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting fluid and electrolyte balance in the body?
Where is the smallest division of the extracellular fluid compartment found?
Where is the smallest division of the extracellular fluid compartment found?
What is the primary factor leading to movement of molecules in diffusion?
What is the primary factor leading to movement of molecules in diffusion?
Which process involves the movement of fluid through a cell or blood vessel membrane due to hydrostatic pressure difference?
Which process involves the movement of fluid through a cell or blood vessel membrane due to hydrostatic pressure difference?
What is the primary fluid compartment contained within cells?
What is the primary fluid compartment contained within cells?
Which group typically requires more fluids than adults due to their higher body water content?
Which group typically requires more fluids than adults due to their higher body water content?
What does adipose tissue contain less of compared to muscle tissue?
What does adipose tissue contain less of compared to muscle tissue?
What is the primary component of the intravascular space within the body?
What is the primary component of the intravascular space within the body?
Which of the following is NOT a process involved in fluid & electrolyte balance?
Which of the following is NOT a process involved in fluid & electrolyte balance?
