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What is the approximate level of water in fat tissue?
What is the approximate level of water in fat tissue?
- 15%
- 20%
- 5% (correct)
- 30%
Which of the following is NOT a major function of water in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a major function of water in the body?
- Transportation
- Regulation of body temperature
- Lubrication
- Insulation (correct)
What myth about water intake is debunked in the text?
What myth about water intake is debunked in the text?
- Fluid requirements reflect individual needs.
- General guidelines should not be adjusted.
- Individual requirements do not vary.
- Everyone should drink exactly 8 cups of water per day. (correct)
Approximately how much of the body's blood consists of water?
Approximately how much of the body's blood consists of water?
Which factor influences individual water intake requirements according to the text?
Which factor influences individual water intake requirements according to the text?
Which of the following describes the movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane?
Which of the following describes the movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane?
What is the approximate percentage range of water in muscle tissue?
What is the approximate percentage range of water in muscle tissue?
Which electrolyte is responsible for controlling fluid shifts in and out of cells?
Which electrolyte is responsible for controlling fluid shifts in and out of cells?
What is a common symptom of sodium deficiency?
What is a common symptom of sodium deficiency?
What is the term used to describe excessive hydration beyond the normal needs of the body?
What is the term used to describe excessive hydration beyond the normal needs of the body?
Which of the following electrolytes attracts water as cells move it in and out?
Which of the following electrolytes attracts water as cells move it in and out?
Which of the following is a major physiological function of sodium in the body?
Which of the following is a major physiological function of sodium in the body?
What are some general signs of hyponatremia?
What are some general signs of hyponatremia?
Where is most of the water located in the human body?
Where is most of the water located in the human body?
What is one major function of water in the body?
What is one major function of water in the body?
What is hyperhydration commonly known as?
What is hyperhydration commonly known as?
What is a common symptom of hypohydration ('dehydration')?
What is a common symptom of hypohydration ('dehydration')?
What is the main function of sodium in the body according to the text?
What is the main function of sodium in the body according to the text?
How does osmotic pressure affect the movement of water across cell membranes?
How does osmotic pressure affect the movement of water across cell membranes?
Which electrolyte plays a key role in regulating body fluids through osmosis?
Which electrolyte plays a key role in regulating body fluids through osmosis?
What happens to water when salts like electrolytes are dissolved in it?
What happens to water when salts like electrolytes are dissolved in it?
How do anions and cations affect the movement of water in the body?
How do anions and cations affect the movement of water in the body?
Which electrolyte is responsible for attracting hydrogen ions (H) in the body?
Which electrolyte is responsible for attracting hydrogen ions (H) in the body?
Which mechanism controls carbonic acid levels in the blood?
Which mechanism controls carbonic acid levels in the blood?
What is the primary role of bicarbonate ions and carbonic acid in the blood?
What is the primary role of bicarbonate ions and carbonic acid in the blood?
In cases of metabolic acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance, what symptoms might a person experience?
In cases of metabolic acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance, what symptoms might a person experience?
Which of the following is NOT a common electrolyte found in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a common electrolyte found in the body?
What happens to pH levels when there is an imbalance of electrolytes due to hyperhydration?
What happens to pH levels when there is an imbalance of electrolytes due to hyperhydration?
How are phosphate buffers involved in maintaining pH balance?
How are phosphate buffers involved in maintaining pH balance?
What are the main roles of sodium in the body?
What are the main roles of sodium in the body?
Why is chloride essential in the body?
Why is chloride essential in the body?
How do sodium and chloride exist in table salt (NaCl)?
How do sodium and chloride exist in table salt (NaCl)?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between electrolytes and electricity?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between electrolytes and electricity?
Why does the body need to balance cations and anions in intracellular and extracellular fluids?
Why does the body need to balance cations and anions in intracellular and extracellular fluids?
What is the primary role of Na-K pumps in maintaining intracellular fluid composition?
What is the primary role of Na-K pumps in maintaining intracellular fluid composition?
