front 1 True or False: Adipose tissue is one of the most hydrated of all tissues in the human body. | back 1 False |
front 2 True or False: Electrolytes determine most of the chemical and physical reactions of the body. | back 2 True |
front 3 True or False: The thirst center in the brain is located in the hypothalamus. | back 3 True |
front 4 True or False: It is impossible to over hydrate because people need as much water as they can drink to carry out ordinary body functions. | back 4 False |
front 5 True or False: Salts are lost from the body in perspiration, feces, and urine. | back 5 True |
front 6 True or False: Although the sodium content of the body may be altered, its concentration in the ECF remains stable because of immediate adjustments in water volume. | back 6 True |
front 7 True or False: When aldosterone release is inhibited, sodium reabsorption cannot occur beyond the collecting tube. | back 7 True |
front 8 True or False: Pressure diuresis decreases blood volume and blood pressure. | back 8 True |
front 9 True or False: To remain properly hydrated, water intake must equal water output. | back 9 True. |
front 10 True or False: Atrial natriuretic peptide reduces blood pressure and blood volume by inhibiting nearly all events that promote vasodilation and potassium and water retention. | back 10 False |
front 11 True or False: Heavy consumption of salt substitutes high in potassium can present a serious clinical problem when aldosterone release is not normal. | back 11 True |
front 12 True or False: The two hormones responsible for the regulation of calcium are pituitary hormone an calcitonin. | back 12 False. |
front 13 True or False: The normal pH of blood is 7.35-7.45. | back 13 True |
front 14 True or False: Weak acids are able to act as chemical buffering systems for the body because they partially dissociate. | back 14 True |
front 15 True or False: The single most important blood buffer system is the bicarbonate buffer system. | back 15 True |
front 16 True or False: Prolonged hyperventilation can cause alkalosis. | back 16 True |
front 17 True or False: Blood acidity results in depression of the CNS, whereas blood alkalosis results in overexcitement of the CNS. | back 17 True. |