Question 1

Using the terms sodium,potassium,resting state,depolarization,and repolarization,explain what happens when Deanna suddenly hears her cell phone ring.

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When Deanna suddenly hears her cell phon...

Question 2

Matt has just been diagnosed with hypertension,and his physician has instructed him to reduce his sodium intake.Which of the following would be good advice for Matt?

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A)   Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables instead of salty snacks.
B)   Use condiments such as ketchup and relish rather than salting foods.
C)   Eat a variety of canned and dried soups.
D)   When shopping for processed foods, choose foods containing monosodium glutamate instead of sodium.

Question 3

Processed foods tend to be low in sodium and high in potassium.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following foods contains the lowest amount of sodium?

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A)   a medium fresh orange
B)   one cup of canned vegetable soup
C)   a hot dog
D)   a 4-ounce glass of tomato juice

Question 5

What are sports beverages? Which individuals might benefit from using these products,and which populations do not benefit?

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Sports beverages are specially formulate...

Question 6

If an adult weighing 130 to 160 pounds lost 3 pounds as body fluid,he or she would likely experience muscle spasms,delirium,and kidney failure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following will likely result if the concentration of electrolytes outside the cell is higher than in the intracellular environment?

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A)   The cell will burst.
B)   The cell will shrink and dry up.
C)   The cell will undergo mitosis and divide.
D)   The cell will be unaffected.

Question 8

Which of the following is a substance that increases fluid loss via the urine?

Accepted Answer

A)   antidiuretic hormone (ADH) 
B)   plasma
C)   caffeine
D)   diuretic

Question 9

Lean individuals have a higher percentage of body water than obese individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Liz has recently been diagnosed with hypertension and told to cut back on her dietary sodium.Identify practical suggestions that would help Liz reduce her sodium intake.

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1. Read food labels: Encourage Liz to ca...

Question 11

MOST water is lost daily via the

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A)   skin.
B)   lungs.
C)   kidneys.
D)   colon.

Question 12

The "command center" of fluid intake is located in the

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A)   kidneys.
B)   adrenal glands.
C)   skin.
D)   hypothalamus.

Question 13

Ian is hospitalized for dehydration after experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea.Which of the following is NOT associated with Ian's dehydrated condition?

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A)   Fluid will be lost from the extracellular fluid environment.
B)   The extracellular electrolyte concentration will be very low.
C)   The intracellular fluid will leave the cells creating a fluid imbalance.
D)   The fluid imbalance will result in an irregular heartbeat.

Question 14

Which of the following beverages qualifies as a sugary drink?

Accepted Answer

A)   a can of beer
B)   a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee
C)   a bottled tea drink sweetened with honey
D)   a bottle of sparkling water

Question 15

The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane toward solutes is called

Accepted Answer

A)   osmosis.
B)   filtration.
C)   depolarization.
D)   distillation.

Question 16

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)   Phosphorus is a component of ATP.
C)   On average, Americans do not consume enough phosphorus in their diets.
D)   The GI flora can break down the phosphorus from plant sources.

Question 17

The release of which of the following nutrients from muscle cell storage sites stimulates muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A)   phosphorus
B)   potassium
C)   sodium
D)   calcium

Question 18

The ability of a muscle to contract and relax is dependent on the flow of what substance out of and into its storage site in the muscle cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   phosphorus
B)   calcium
C)   iron
D)   chloride

Question 19

Individuals taking diuretics should always increase their dietary potassium intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Two-thirds of body fluids consist of extracellular fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

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Ian is hospitalized for dehydration after experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea.Which of the following is NOT associated with Ian's dehydrated condition?

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Lean individuals have a higher percentage of body water than obese individuals.

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Processed foods tend to be low in sodium and high in potassium.

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Using the terms sodium,potassium,resting state,depolarization,and repolarization,explain what happens when Deanna suddenly hears her cell phone ring.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding phosphorus?

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Which of the following will likely result if the concentration of electrolytes outside the cell is higher than in the intracellular environment?

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Two-thirds of body fluids consist of extracellular fluid.

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The release of which of the following nutrients from muscle cell storage sites stimulates muscle contraction?

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Individuals taking diuretics should always increase their dietary potassium intake.

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MOST water is lost daily via the

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Which of the following is a substance that increases fluid loss via the urine?

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The ability of a muscle to contract and relax is dependent on the flow of what substance out of and into its storage site in the muscle cell?

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