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What is the pressure needed to offset movement of pure solute across a semipermeable membrane?
What is the pressure needed to offset movement of pure solute across a semipermeable membrane?
- Osmotic pressure (correct)
- Ionic pressure
- Hydrostatic pressure
- Electrolytic pressure
What is the pressure that fluid physically exerts on its surroundings?
What is the pressure that fluid physically exerts on its surroundings?
- Hydrostatic pressure (correct)
- Evaporative pressure
- Osmotic pressure
- Ionic pressure
What do humans and terrestrial birds usually produce, in terms of urine acidity?
What do humans and terrestrial birds usually produce, in terms of urine acidity?
- Varied urine acidity
- Highly basic urine (pH 8-10)
- Neutral urine (pH 7)
- Slightly acidic urine (pH 5-7) (correct)
What is the main challenge in maintaining homeostasis related to the extracellular fluid matrix?
What is the main challenge in maintaining homeostasis related to the extracellular fluid matrix?
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What is the composition that serum is approximately equal to?
What is the composition that serum is approximately equal to?
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