chapter 26 module 2

Match the following electrolyte with its appropriate description and location: K+.

Most abundant positive electrolyte in intracellular fluid

ADH acts on the __________ to __________ water excretion.

kidneys; decrease

All of the following would occur if there was an increase in plasma osmolality except __________.

production of large amounts of urine

Match the electrolyte balance term with its correct characteristic: Hyponatremia.

A condition that results from solute loss, water retention, or both

Match the following condition with its causes: Respiratory acidosis.

Any condition that impairs gas exchange or lung ventilation; rapid, shallow breathing; narcotic or barbiturate overdose or injury to brain stem

Which of the following is the correct sequence of buffer system response?

Chemical buffers, respiratory system, renal

Acidosis results from elevated levels of what ion?

Hydrogen

Which of the following is not a source of acid?

Inspiration of carbon dioxide

Match the following electrolyte with its description: Na+.

Major extracellular cation

Match the following electrolyte with its appropriate description and location: Cl-.

Most abundant negative electrolyte in extracellular fluid

Match the following electrolyte with its appropriate description and location: Na+.

Most abundant positive electrolyte in extracellular fluid

Which of the following would increase sodium excretion?

Progesterone

Match the following condition with its possible cause and/or consequence: Hyponatremia.

Promotes net osmosis into tissue cells, causing them to swell as they become abnormally hydrated

Match the electrolyte balance term with its correct characteristic: Aldosterone.

The hormone that regulates sodium and potassium levels

Which of the following is incorrect?

Ventilation will have a significant effect on pH but will remain within normal physiological limits.

Match the electrolyte balance term with its correct characteristic: Hypocalcemia.

Vitamin D deficiency can be a cause

The condition in which sodium levels are too low is referred to as __________.

hyponatremia

Someone who is suffocating would develop __________.

respiratory acidosis

Electrolyte balance in the body usually refers to the balance of __________.

salts

The most prevalent electrolyte in the extracellular fluid is __________.

sodium

The most important factor that influences K+ secretion is __________.

the concentration of K+ in the ECF

When the concentration of Na+ in the ECF decreases __________.

there is an increase in the level of aldosterone