Chapter 25 DSM Group 1

why is there a difference in the ICF percentages in males versus females?

Greater water content of muscle tissue versus adipose tissue

which of the following accurately lists the solid components of the human body by weight from greatest to smallest?

Proteins > lipids > minerals > carbohydrates

which of the following is a basic principle in understanding fluid and electrolyte balance?

The body's content of water or electrolytes will increase if dietary gains exceed losses to the environment.

what is meant by the term metabolic water?

Water generated during oxidative phosphorylation

which of the following is accurate regarding water content?

Water makes up about 60 percent of the total body weight of an adult male.

which of the following is NOT a basic principle for understanding fluid and electrolyte balance?

Water moves into and out of cells by active transport.

which component makes up the largest portion of solid components in the body?

proteins

extracellular fluids in the body consist of all of the following except __________

cytosol

When water losses outpace water gains, __________ occurs.

dehydration

Water, by far, is the biggest component of our body fluids. What is the second-largest component of our body fluids?

electrolytes

when the amount of water you gain each day is equal to the amount you lose to the environment, you are in____________.

fluid balance

The body content of water will rise if __________.

intake exceeds outflow

which of the following is NOT an ECF?

intracellular fluid

homeostasis maintains a stable internal environment, composed of our body fluids. which of the following is NOT one of the processes for stabilizing body fluid volumes?

nutrient balance

which of the following occurs when an individual loses body water?

plasma volume decreases and electrolyte concentrations rise

which of the following is NOT a source of water gains?

sensible perspiration

which of the following is a cause of a fluid shift?

All of the listed choices are causes of a fluid shift.

what would be the effect on the osmostic concentration of blood plasma if you were in the desert without water for a day?

the osmotic concentration of your plasma would increase because of water leaving your body

which of the following represents the largest volume of water lost each day under normal physiological conditions?

urine