Questions and Answers
What is the primary mechanism by which water moves through semi-permeable membranes?
Osmosis
Which body part has the lowest proportion of water content?
Teeth
Which fluid compartment makes up 60% of total water in humans and has a stable volume?
Intracellular fluid
What is the main function of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
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What occurs during diuresis?
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In a dehydrated person, how does ADH production compare to that of a person with excess water?
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What is the primary cause of hyponatremia?
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Which condition can cause hypokalemia?
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What is the consequence of hyperkalemia on the nervous system?
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Which condition is associated with hypocalcemia?
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What is the role of bicarbonate in the blood?
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How does the respiratory tract regulate pH when CO2 levels rise?
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