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How does angiotensin-II help to restore fluid balance when a person is dehydrated?
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26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Fluid Balance
Back26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Fluid Balance
- Textbook Question
A woman begins a diet and exercise regimen and loses 30 lb. Will her total body water increase, decrease, or stay the same? Why?
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Explain how the amount of water in the body affects the concentration of ions and solutes in the ECF.
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What do you think has happened to Elise's ECF volume and osmolarity over the past 3 days? Will this lead to a change in the volume of water in the cytosol of her cells? Explain.
260views - Multiple ChoiceMost fluid in the body is in the extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment.1293views
- Multiple ChoiceThe largest percentage of body water is located in what compartment?1954views4rank
- Multiple ChoiceAll of the following would occur if there were an increase in plasma osmolality EXCEPT __________.1290views3rank
- Multiple ChoiceEdema is the accumulation of fluid in the __________.871views4rank
- Multiple ChoiceMost water is excreted via the __________.888views2rank
- Multiple ChoiceThe major source of water loss from the body is __________.1720views1rank
- Multiple ChoiceWater lost through expired air is referred to as __________.941views
- Multiple ChoiceAll of the following factors would stimulate the hypothalamic thirst center EXCEPT __________.1048views4rank
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is associated with a swelling of cells?1080views1rank
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following puts infants at increased risk for dehydration?781views1rank
- Textbook Question
Sylvia is suffering from severe edema in her arms and legs. Her physician prescribes a diuretic (a substance that increases the volume of urine produced). Why might this help alleviate Sylvia’s problem?
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