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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Workbook Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The hormone vasopressin
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vasopressin, secreted by the posterior pituitary, promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys.
Question 2 of 5
Aldosterone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aldosterone promotes sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, increasing blood volume.
Question 3 of 5
A hormone that helps to regulate the sodium ion concentration of the blood is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aldosterone regulates sodium concentration by promoting its reabsorption in the kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
Decreased ECF volume causes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased ECF volume triggers sympathetic activation to increase heart rate and vasoconstriction.
Question 5 of 5
Prolonged vomiting of the stomach's contents can result in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vomiting loses acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis by increasing blood pH.