Question 1

In the extracellular fluid,sodium and ________ predominate.

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium
B)  chloride
C)  phosphorus
D)  aldosteroneE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding phosphorus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phosphorus from animal sources is more readily absorbed than the phosphorus from plant sources.
B)  Humans absorb about 50% of the phosphorus from plant sources.
C)  On average,Americans do not consume enough phosphorus in their diets.
D)  Bacteria in the large intestine can break down the phosphorus from plant sources.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Anyone with hypertension is necessarily sensitive to sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A U.S.population group that is at particularly high risk for heart disease and its complications is hypertensive:

Accepted Answer

A)  Caucasian women.
B)  African Americans.
C)  Hispanic men.
D)  Asian Americans.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which organ plays a central role in the regulation of blood volume and blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  small intestine
B)  kidneys
C)  liver
D)  pancreasE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Describe the ways in which the healthy body loses fluid.How can changes in environmental conditions affect fluid loss?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following groups are the MOST vulnerable to dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnant women and the elderly
B)  adolescents and children
C)  infants and pregnant women
D)  infants and the elderlyE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following electrolytes is negatively charged?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium
B)  potassium
C)  chloride
D)  calciumE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

One "glass" of water is about equal to:

Accepted Answer

A)  24 oz.
B)  6 oz.
C)  12 oz.
D)  8 oz or 240 mL.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The thirst mechanism is a highly reliable indicator of fluid replacement and bodily fluid balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a common solvent in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  fat
C)  water
D)  carbohydrateE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Your urine color should be ________ if properly hydrated.

Accepted Answer

A)  foul smelling
B)  dark yellow
C)  clear to pale yellow
D)  slightly cloudyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys.
B)  bones.
C)  blood.
D)  liver.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

What percentage of salt is composed of chloride?

Accepted Answer

A)  10%
B)  50%
C)  60%
D)  80%E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Lean tissue contains a greater percentage of fluid compared with fat tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Phosphorus in plants is primarily found in the form of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphate
B)  phosphorate
C)  phytic acid
D)  phospholipidE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Approximately what percentage of the body is composed of fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 - 20%
B)  30 - 45%
C)  50 - 70%
D)  60 - 80%E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

What is the function of an antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water (reducing urine output) 
B)  stimulates the kidneys to filter out more water (increasing urine output) 
C)  signals the kidneys to retain sodium and chloride
D)  signals the kidneys to release sodium and chlorideE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The AI for sodium (for adult men and women aged 19-50 years of age) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 g/day.
B)  1.5 g/day.
C)  2.4 g/day.
D)  3 g/day.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The fluid lost via sweating and respiration is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  sensible water.
B)  osmosis.
C)  insensible water.
D)  metabolic water.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Your urine color should be ________ if properly hydrated.

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The AI for sodium (for adult men and women aged 19-50 years of age) is:

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Which organ plays a central role in the regulation of blood volume and blood pressure?

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Which of the following electrolytes is negatively charged?

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Phosphorus in plants is primarily found in the form of ________.

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The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the:

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Anyone with hypertension is necessarily sensitive to sodium.

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Lean tissue contains a greater percentage of fluid compared with fat tissue.

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Describe the ways in which the healthy body loses fluid.How can changes in environmental conditions affect fluid loss?

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Which of the following groups are the MOST vulnerable to dehydration?

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Which of the following is a common solvent in the body?

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In the extracellular fluid,sodium and ________ predominate.

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Approximately what percentage of the body is composed of fluid?

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What percentage of salt is composed of chloride?

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The fluid lost via sweating and respiration is called:

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What is the function of an antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ?

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A U.S.population group that is at particularly high risk for heart disease and its complications is hypertensive:

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The thirst mechanism is a highly reliable indicator of fluid replacement and bodily fluid balance.

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One "glass" of water is about equal to:

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding phosphorus?

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