Question 1

Salt is added to processed food for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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A)  to balance potassium content.
B)  to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
C)  to enhance flavor.
D)  as a preservative.

Question 2

Electrolyte deficiency most likely occurs:

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A)  when people don't choose foods carefully.
B)  when losses are extreme.
C)  when fewer than 8 glasses of water are consumed per day.
D)  as a result of decongestant medications.

Question 3

Drinking plain water after a long period of excessive sweating can do all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  dilute the sodium in the blood.
B)  cause water toxicity.
C)  result in nausea,muscle cramps and confusion.
D)  increase potassium in the blood causing high blood pressure.

Question 4

The shrinking of a strawberry from water loss after being sprinkled with sugar is an example of:

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A)  condensation.
B)  osmosis.
C)  alkalosis.
D)  diffusion.

Question 5

All of the following occur when the concentration of sodium in the blood rises EXCEPT:

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A)  renin is released.
B)  water moves into the blood.
C)  blood pressure rises.
D)  blood volume rises.

Question 6

Extracellular fluid does NOT include:

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A)  blood.
B)  lymph.
C)  fluid within cells.
D)  interstitial fluid.

Question 7

Nerve conduction and muscle contraction depend on which minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chloride & potassium
B)  Phosphorous & calcium
C)  Sodium & fluoride
D)  Sodium & potassium

Question 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding maintenance of electrolyte concentrations across cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sodium potassium ATPase is a key player.
B)  The process involves an active transport system.
C)  The input of large amounts of energy is required.
D)  Depolarization of cell membranes is necessary.

Question 9

Osmosis requires all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  glucose.
B)  a selectively permeable membrane.
C)  dissolved solutes.
D)  water.

Question 10

Which of the following individuals is at risk for dehydration?

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A)  An athlete,exercising in cool weather
B)  An elderly woman,just returning from a 4 hour flight
C)  A child recovering from diarrhea
D)  All are potentially at risk for dehydration

Question 11

Water is polar because:

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A)  it is an ion.
B)  the electrons are equally shared among the O and H atoms.
C)  the electrons spend more time around the O atom than the H atoms.
D)  the electrons spend more time around the H atoms than the O atom.

Question 12

The DASH diet is:

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A)  high in calcium and magnesium while low in sodium and potassium.
B)  high is sodium while low in calcium,magnesium and potassium.
C)  high in potassium,calcium and magnesium while low in sodium.
D)  high in sodium and potassium while low in calcium and magnesium.

Question 13

Of the following,the tissue with the lowest water content is:

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A)  blood.
B)  bone.
C)  fat.
D)  muscle.

Question 14

Kevin lost 3 pounds during his workout.He should consume a minimum of ________ liters of liquid to replace lost fluid.

Accepted Answer

A)  0) 5
B)  1
C)  1) 5
D)  2

Question 15

Which organ is responsible for regulating sodium and chloride concentrations in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain
B)  Kidneys
C)  Liver
D)  Pancreas

Question 16

Most of the salt consumed by Americans is:

Accepted Answer

A)  found naturally in food.
B)  added during home preparation.
C)  added at the table.
D)  added to food during processing and manufacturing.

Exam 10: Water and the Electrolytes

Which organ is responsible for regulating sodium and chloride concentrations in the body?

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Which of the following individuals is at risk for dehydration?

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The shrinking of a strawberry from water loss after being sprinkled with sugar is an example of:

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Nerve conduction and muscle contraction depend on which minerals?

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Of the following,the tissue with the lowest water content is:

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Extracellular fluid does NOT include:

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Water is polar because:

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding maintenance of electrolyte concentrations across cell membranes?

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The DASH diet is:

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Kevin lost 3 pounds during his workout.He should consume a minimum of ________ liters of liquid to replace lost fluid.

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Drinking plain water after a long period of excessive sweating can do all of the following EXCEPT:

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Salt is added to processed food for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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All of the following occur when the concentration of sodium in the blood rises EXCEPT:

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Osmosis requires all of the following EXCEPT:

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Most of the salt consumed by Americans is:

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Electrolyte deficiency most likely occurs:

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Exam 10: Water and the Electrolytes

Which organ is responsible for regulating sodium and chloride concentrations in the body?

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Which of the following individuals is at risk for dehydration?

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The shrinking of a strawberry from water loss after being sprinkled with sugar is an example of:

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Nerve conduction and muscle contraction depend on which minerals?

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Of the following,the tissue with the lowest water content is:

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Extracellular fluid does NOT include:

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Water is polar because:

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding maintenance of electrolyte concentrations across cell membranes?

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The DASH diet is:

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Kevin lost 3 pounds during his workout.He should consume a minimum of ________ liters of liquid to replace lost fluid.

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Drinking plain water after a long period of excessive sweating can do all of the following EXCEPT:

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Salt is added to processed food for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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All of the following occur when the concentration of sodium in the blood rises EXCEPT:

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Osmosis requires all of the following EXCEPT:

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Most of the salt consumed by Americans is:

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Electrolyte deficiency most likely occurs:

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