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Which fluid compartment contains the highest proportion of water in the human body?
Which fluid compartment contains the highest proportion of water in the human body?
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Synovial fluid
- Intracellular fluid (correct)
- Extracellular fluid
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump in cells?
- To regulate hormone production
- To maintain a constant body temperature
- To balance the cell's ion concentrations for action potential generation (correct)
- To facilitate cell division
Which process involves the production of excess urine after consuming a large amount of water?
Which process involves the production of excess urine after consuming a large amount of water?
- Diffusion
- Osmosis
- Filtration
- Diuresis (correct)
What is the primary role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in a dehydrated individual?
What is the primary role of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in a dehydrated individual?
Which fluid compartment is more similar to plasma than to intracellular fluid?
Which fluid compartment is more similar to plasma than to intracellular fluid?
What is the main force responsible for movement between compartments like blood vessels and nephrons?
What is the main force responsible for movement between compartments like blood vessels and nephrons?
What is the consequence of hyponatremia on cells?
What is the consequence of hyponatremia on cells?
Which condition is characterized by elevated blood potassium levels?
Which condition is characterized by elevated blood potassium levels?
What is the primary cause of hypocalcemia?
What is the primary cause of hypocalcemia?
What mechanism does the renal system use to regulate pH balance?
What mechanism does the renal system use to regulate pH balance?
What leads to hypercapnia?
What leads to hypercapnia?
In hyperphosphatemia, what is a common cause of high blood phosphate levels?
In hyperphosphatemia, what is a common cause of high blood phosphate levels?
