As the rate of sweat production increases, the amount of sodium lost in the urine

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Question 1 of 5

As the rate of sweat production increases, the amount of sodium lost in the urine

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increased sweating reduces blood volume, triggering aldosterone release, which decreases urinary sodium loss.

Question 2 of 5

Oversecretion of aldosterone causes

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption, leading to hypernatremia.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following will the body begin to do in order to compensate for hyperkalemia?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Increased aldosterone secretion enhances potassium excretion to correct hyperkalemia.

Question 4 of 5

An increase in parathyroid hormone levels results in

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: PTH increases bone resorption to raise blood calcium levels.

Question 5 of 5

Increased osmolality of the ECF

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: High ECF osmolality stimulates thirst to restore fluid balance.

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