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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Chloride ions
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chloride, an anion, is lost in vomiting due to gastric HCl secretion.
Question 3 of 5
Hyperkalemia is defined as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is an elevated plasma potassium level.
Question 4 of 5
Adequate calcium absorption from the GI tract depends on
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin D enhances intestinal calcium absorption.
Question 5 of 5
The sensation of thirst results from
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Osmoreceptors detect high osmolality, triggering thirst.