26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance

Which of the following tissues is the least hydrated?

Which of the following individuals would have the most body water?

Body water content is greatest ina. infants,b. young adults,c. elderly adults.

Water balance is regulated by control of amount(s) (use choices in question 3). a. ingested,b. excreted in urine,c. lost in perspiration,d. lost in feces.

Answer questions 5 through 10 by choosing responses from the following: a. ammonium ionsb. bicarbonatec. calciumd. chloridee. hydrogen ionsf. magnesiumg. phosphateh. potassiumi. sodiumj. waterTwo substances regulated by parathyroid hormone.

Answer questions 5 through 10 by choosing responses from the following:a. ammonium ionsb. bicarbonatec. calciumd. chloridee. hydrogen ionsf. magnesiumg. phosphateh. potassiumi. sodiumj. water Part of an important chemical buffer system in plasma.

Most fluid in the body is in the extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment.

The largest percentage of body water is located in what compartment?

All of the following would occur if there were an increase in plasma osmolality EXCEPT __________.

Edema is the accumulation of fluid in the __________.

Most water is excreted via the __________.

The major source of water loss from the body is __________.

Water lost through expired air is referred to as __________.

All of the following factors would stimulate the hypothalamic thirst center EXCEPT __________.

Which of the following is associated with a swelling of cells?

Which of the following puts infants at increased risk for dehydration?