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Ch. 24
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
08/01/2014

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Term
About two-thirds of the body fluid is within cells and is termed________ fluid
Definition
Intracellular
Term
When pure water is consumed, the osmolarities of the EFC and ICF_______
Definition
decrease
Term
In and adult female, the body consists of about ______ percent water
Definition
50%
Term
When water is lost, but electrolytes are retained, osmosis moves water from the ________ to the ________
Definition
Intracellular fluid to the Extracellular fluid
Term
Consuming a meal high in salt will result in a temporary____ in blood volume.
Definition
Increase
Term
To reduce brain swelling by pull water out of brain cells, a substance can be injected intravenously to increase the osmotic pressure of interstitial fluid. This substance must not be _______ to brain plasma membrane
Definition
permeable
Term
Which mineral is as cofactor for hemoglobin synthesis?
Definition
Copper
Term
____ is secreted by the pituitary, stimulates water intake, and stimulates water conservation by the kidneys.
Definition
Antidiuretic peptide
Term
Increased ADH will ______ the thirst mechanism?
Definition
stimulate
Term
The most common problems with electrolyte balance are caused by an imbalance between gains and losses of _______ions
Definition
sodium Ions
Term
A chemical that minimizes changes in the pH of a body fluid by releasing or binding hydrogen ions is called a(n)_______
Definition
buffer
Term
The primary role of the ______ buffer system is to limit pH changes caused by organic and fixed acids.
Definition
Carbonic acid bicarbonate
Term
Excess hydrogen ion is eliminated from the body largely by______
Definition
kidneys
Term
When the pH of the extracellular fluid drops, the kidneys excrete______ bicarbonate ions,
Definition
Less
Term
Prolonged vomiting can result in metabolic ______
Definition
alkalosis
Term
A person with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus will develop metabolic _______
Definition
acidosis
Term
A person who consumes large amounts of sodium bicarbonate (Baking soda) to settle an upset stomach risks metabolic ______
Definition
alkalosis
Term
Severe kidney damage (such as glomerulonephritis) often leads to metabolic _______
Definition
acidosis
Term
Hypoventilation leads to ________?
Definition
respiratory acidosis
Term
In response to respiratory alkalosis, kidneys _______ more hydrogen ions
Definition
retain
Term
A patient on a ventilator subjected to excessive minute volume is at risk for respiratory_________
Definition
alkalosis
Term
A(n)_______ acid is an acid that cannot leave solution and enter the atmosphere.
Definition
Fixed
Term
When the pH falls below 7.35, a state of _______ exists
Definition
Acidosis
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