True or False:

Adipose tissue is one of the most hydrated of all tissues in the human body.

False

True or False:

Electrolytes determine most of the chemical and physical reactions of the body.

True

True or False:

The thirst center in the brain is located in the hypothalamus.

True

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.

False

True or False:

Salts are lost from the body in perspiration, feces, and urine.

True

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.

True

True or False:

When aldosterone release is inhibited, sodium reabsorption cannot occur beyond the collecting tube.

True

True or False:

Pressure diuresis decreases blood volume and blood pressure.

True

True or False:

To remain properly hydrated, water intake must equal water output.

True.

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.

False

True or False:

Heavy consumption of salt substitutes high in potassium can present a serious clinical problem when aldosterone release is not normal.

True

True or False:

The two hormones responsible for the regulation of calcium are pituitary hormone an calcitonin.

False.

True or False:

The normal pH of blood is 7.35-7.45.

True

True or False:

Weak acids are able to act as chemical buffering systems for the body because they partially dissociate.

True

True or False:

The single most important blood buffer system is the bicarbonate buffer system.

True

True or False:

Prolonged hyperventilation can cause alkalosis.

True

True or False:

Blood acidity results in depression of the CNS, whereas blood alkalosis results in overexcitement of the CNS.

True.