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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
The stimulus for secretion of atrial natriuretic hormone is increased
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH) is released when atrial pressure rises, promoting sodium and water excretion.
Question 5 of 5
Chloride ions
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chloride, an anion, is lost in vomiting due to gastric HCl secretion.