Exam 25: Fluid and Electrolytes

Diabetes mellitus, profuse sweating, and hyposecretion of ADH can each lead to

Renin is released from the JG apparatus in response to

Renal compensation for acidosis results in

Blockage of lymphatic vessels or surgical removal of lymphatic vessels increases the likelihood of

As an individual becomes dehydrated, the net movement of fluid in their body is from cells toward plasma.

Angiotensin II stimulates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone.

Decreases in blood pressure turn ________ the thirst center of the brain.

The process by which the kidneys eliminate excess acid or base is relatively

Changes in blood osmolarity that turn off the thirst center also increase the release of ADH from the pituitary gland.

The molecule HCl is an example of a(n)

Most of the fluid in our body is contained within our cells.

Ingestion of food results in water

How does the hormone aldosterone influence potassium levels?

Interstitial fluid has a relatively ________ concentration of sodium and chloride; the concentrations of ions within the interstitial fluid and blood plasma are very ________.

Collectively, the renal and respiratory systems comprise the chemical buffering system of the body.

The release of aldosterone is triggered by a decrease in blood plasma potassium levels.

Interstitial fluid composes about ________ of the body's extracellular fluid.

Fluid imbalances are more common in individuals with a ________ percentage of body fluid.

Atrial natriuretic peptide causes ________ of afferent arterioles and ________ of mesangial cells.

Aldosterone exerts effects on principal cells of the kidney by causing