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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26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Fluid Balance
Back26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance
Fluid Balance
- Textbook Question
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.1292views
- 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 __________.1047views4rank
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is associated with a swelling of cells?1078views1rank
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following puts infants at increased risk for dehydration?780views1rank
- 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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When ADH levels rise,
(a) The amount of water reabsorbed increases.
(b) The DCT becomes impermeable to water.
(c) The amount of water reabsorbed decreases.
(d) Sodium ions are exchanged for potassium ions.
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