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What is the primary goal of normonatremia?
What is the primary goal of normonatremia?
- To regulate sodium gain
- To increase cellular volume
- To stimulate thirst
- To maintain a stable serum osmolality (correct)
Which of the following triggers the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in response to hypernatremia?
Which of the following triggers the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in response to hypernatremia?
- Decrease in sodium levels
- Increase in blood volume
- Decrease in mean arterial pressure
- Increase in Posm (correct)
What is the primary mechanism by which the body defends against hypernatremia?
What is the primary mechanism by which the body defends against hypernatremia?
- Increased ADH release
- Renal conservation of water and endogenous thirst stimulus (correct)
- Renal conservation of sodium
- Endogenous thirst stimulus
What is the consequence of inadequate water intake in the maintenance phase of hypernatremia?
What is the consequence of inadequate water intake in the maintenance phase of hypernatremia?
Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating water metabolism?
Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating water metabolism?
What is the location of the production and storage of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is the location of the production and storage of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
In the setting of hypernatremia, what is the primary stimulus for the release of ADH?
In the setting of hypernatremia, what is the primary stimulus for the release of ADH?
What is the primary role of the kidney in hypernatremia?
What is the primary role of the kidney in hypernatremia?
What is the minimum urine output requirement if the kidney can only concentrate urine to 100 mOsm/kg?
What is the minimum urine output requirement if the kidney can only concentrate urine to 100 mOsm/kg?
What is the independent mechanism of defense against hypertonicity?
What is the independent mechanism of defense against hypertonicity?
What is the function of aquaporin-2 channels in the collecting duct?
What is the function of aquaporin-2 channels in the collecting duct?
What determines the obligatory renal water loss?
What determines the obligatory renal water loss?
What is the primary function of an increase in ADH activity in collecting tubules in response to hypernatremia?
What is the primary function of an increase in ADH activity in collecting tubules in response to hypernatremia?
What is the immediate response of the brain to an increase in serum [Na+]?
What is the immediate response of the brain to an increase in serum [Na+]?
What is the purpose of the brain's production of osmolytes in response to hypernatremia?
What is the purpose of the brain's production of osmolytes in response to hypernatremia?
What is the net effect of the brain's defense mechanisms against hypernatremia?
What is the net effect of the brain's defense mechanisms against hypernatremia?
What is the primary mechanism by which the brain protects itself against cellular dehydration?
What is the primary mechanism by which the brain protects itself against cellular dehydration?
What happens to serum electrolytes (primarily Na+ and K+) in response to hypernatremia?
What happens to serum electrolytes (primarily Na+ and K+) in response to hypernatremia?
