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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 of 5
Malnutrition is always occurs as a result of or part of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malnutrition often accompanies infirmity (disease/illness), not always aging, poverty, or overnutrition, making C correct.
Question 2 of 5
The following factors increase caloric requirements except
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sleep lowers caloric needs due to reduced metabolism, unlike the others, making D correct.
Question 3 of 5
Synovial fluid is a part of which of the following fluid compartments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synovial fluid is part of the extracellular compartment, as it exists outside cells, lubricating joints.
Question 4 of 5
One difference between the plasma and interstitial fluid is that the plasma has significantly more than interstitial fluid.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Plasma contains more protein (e.g., albumin) than interstitial fluid, contributing to osmotic pressure.
Question 5 of 5
Receptors sensitive to changes in the osmolality of extracellular fluid are the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus detect changes in extracellular fluid osmolality.