Multiple Choice
Obesity creates a greater risk for dehydration in people because:
A) Adipose cells contain little water because fat is water repelling.
B) The metabolic rate of obese adults is slower than the rate of lean adults.
C) The rate of urine output of obese adults is higher than the rate of output of lean adults.
D) The thirst receptors of the hypothalamus do not function effectively.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q8: The pathophysiologic process of edema is related
Q36: It is true that when insulin is
Q37: Dehydration can cause which result? (Select all
Q38: It is true that Kussmaul respirations indicate:<br>A)
Q39: Causes of hyperkalemia include:<br>A) Hyperparathyroidism and malnutrition<br>B)
Q40: Infants are most susceptible to significant losses
Q42: The calcium and phosphate balance is influenced
Q43: Vomiting-induced metabolic alkalosis,resulting in the loss of
Q44: Chvostek and Trousseau signs indicate which electrolyte
Q45: An imbalance of potassium can produce which