Ch. 27 Fluids & Electrolytes
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Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew 11th Edition
Ch. 27 Fluids & Electrolytes


Problem 1
The primary components of the ECF are:
(a) Lymph and cerebrospinal fluid
(b) Plasma and serous fluids
(c) Interstitial fluid and plasma
(d) All of these
Problem 2
The principal anions in the ICF are:
(a) Phosphate and proteins (Pr⁻)
(b) Phosphate and bicarbonate
(c) Sodium and chloride
(d) Sodium and potassium
Problem 3
Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus monitor the osmotic concentration of the ECF and secrete _______ in response to higher osmotic concentrations.
(a) BNP
(b) ANP
(c) aldosterone
(d) ADH