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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
A person working in the hot sun loses the greatest amount of water from the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweating via the skin is the primary water loss mechanism in heat.
Question 2 of 5
Once alkalosis has occurred, which of the following would you expect to happen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kidneys retain H⁺ to lower pH during alkalosis compensation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following regulatory mechanisms would be stimulated as a result of the increased osmolality that results from a Na⁺ level of 152 mEq/L?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High osmolality (from Na⁺ 152 mEq/L) triggers ADH to retain water.
Question 4 of 5
excessive intake of antacids
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids (bases) raise pH, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
Question 5 of 5
The main intracellular cation is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium dominates inside cells, critical for membrane potential.