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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Answer Key Questions
Question 1 of 5
Granular cells secrete
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Granular cells in the juxtaglomerular apparatus secrete renin to initiate the renin-angiotensin system.
Question 2 of 5
Thirst is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thirst is regulated by the hypothalamus and triggered by increased plasma osmolarity.
Question 3 of 5
The osmolarity in the deepest part of the loop of Henle is mOsM.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The deepest part of the loop of Henle reaches 1200 mOsM due to the countercurrent mechanism.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is most likely to be observed in a patient with compensated respiratory alkalosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In compensated respiratory alkalosis, kidneys reduce hydrogen ion secretion to retain acid.
Question 5 of 5
A buffer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Buffers resist pH changes by absorbing or releasing H+ ions.