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Chapter 14 Nutrition and Fluid Balance Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Hyperkalemia is defined as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is an elevated plasma potassium level.
Question 3 of 5
Adequate calcium absorption from the GI tract depends on
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin D enhances intestinal calcium absorption.
Question 4 of 5
The sensation of thirst results from
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Osmoreceptors detect high osmolality, triggering thirst.
Question 5 of 5
A person working in the hot sun loses the greatest amount of water from the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweating via the skin is the primary water loss mechanism in heat.