Physiology of Electrolyte Balance Questions and Answers Already Passed
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Physiology of Electrolyte Balance
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Physiology Of Electrolyte Balance
Physiology of Electrolyte Balance
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How does the sodium-potassium pump contribute to electrolyte balance?
A) It moves sodium and chloride ions across cell membranes.
B) It maintains sodium and potassium gradients by transporting sodium out of cells and
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Physiology of Electrolyte Balance
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How does the sodium-potassium pump contribute to electrolyte balance?
A) It moves sodium and chloride ions across cell membranes.
B) It maintains sodium and potassium gradients by transporting sodium out of cells and
potassium into cells.
C) It promotes the absorption of calcium in the intestines.
D) It regulates fluid volume in the body.
✔✔ B) It maintains sodium and potassium gradients by transporting sodium out of cells and
potassium into cells.
What happens to potassium levels when there is a shift of potassium from inside the cells to the
bloodstream?
A) Potassium levels decrease.
B) Potassium levels remain unchanged.
C) Potassium levels increase.
D) Potassium levels fluctuate with no defined pattern.
✔✔ C) Potassium levels increase.
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,Which organ is most responsible for regulating sodium and potassium balance?
A) Heart
B) Liver
C) Kidneys
D) Lungs
✔✔ C) Kidneys
What is the effect of aldosterone on sodium and potassium levels?
A) It increases potassium reabsorption and sodium excretion.
B) It promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion.
C) It decreases sodium retention and potassium excretion.
D) It has no effect on sodium and potassium balance.
✔✔ B) It promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion.
How does dehydration impact sodium concentration in the body?
A) Sodium concentration decreases due to fluid loss.
B) Sodium concentration increases as water is lost from the body.
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, C) Sodium concentration remains constant in dehydration.
D) Sodium concentration fluctuates randomly.
✔✔ B) Sodium concentration increases as water is lost from the body.
What happens to calcium levels when parathyroid hormone is released?
A) Calcium levels decrease as calcium is excreted.
B) Calcium levels increase due to release from bones.
C) Calcium levels remain unchanged.
D) Calcium is absorbed from the intestines at a slower rate.
✔✔ B) Calcium levels increase due to release from bones.
Which electrolyte is primarily responsible for regulating the acid-base balance of the body?
A) Potassium
B) Calcium
C) Chloride
D) Bicarbonate
✔✔ D) Bicarbonate
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