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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Workbook Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Aldosterone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aldosterone promotes sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, increasing blood volume.
Question 2 of 5
Decreased ECF volume causes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased ECF volume triggers sympathetic activation to increase heart rate and vasoconstriction.
Question 3 of 5
Prolonged vomiting of the stomach's contents can result in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vomiting loses acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis by increasing blood pH.
Question 4 of 5
The normal pH range for most body fluids is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Normal body fluid pH is tightly regulated between 7.38 and 7.42.
Question 5 of 5
interstitial osmolarity allows urine to be concentrated.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High medullary interstitial osmolarity drives water reabsorption to concentrate urine.