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NUR2063 EXAM1 SOLVED
CORRECTLY TO
SCORE A+
Evatee 9/4/24 NUR 2063
,NUR2063 EXAM 1 SOLVED CORRECTLY TO
SCORE A+
Homeostasis Answer - •state of equilibrium or balance within and organism
•Fluids and electrolytes exist within the body, are dynamic in nature, and are
maintained in constant balance, or homeostasis, within the body
fluid volume deficit Answer - •Fluid deficit occurs when total body fluid levels
(mostly water) are insufficient to meet the body's needs may also be referred
to as dehydration
•Fluid volume deficits may result from vomiting and diarrhea
Fluid Volume Excess Answer - •Daily fluid intake should equal the amount of
fluid lost
•Third spacing: significant fluid increases in the transcellular compartment,
which does not exchange easily among other ECFs
Types: Edema, Water intoxication
Eukaryote Answer - •is any cell or organism that possesses a defined nucleus
Mitochondria Answer - •Have own DNA and ribosomes
•Produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for energy
, what happens When arterial blood pressure decreases Answer - •renin is
released from the kidneys and works on angiotensinogen (from the liver),
converting it to angiotensin I.
What is the role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, antidiuretic hormone
(ADH), and natriuretic peptides Answer - Control of fluid and electrolyte
balances is maintained
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) also assist in Answer -
•maintaining blood pressure and intravascular fluid status
What happens when renin converts angiotensinogen (from the liver),
converting into angiotensin I Answer - •Angiotensin I is then converted to
angiotensin II in the lungs by angiotensin-converting enzymes
what is the role of Angiotensin II Answer - •is a potent vasoconstrictor that
also stimulates the release of aldosterone
What produces Aldosterone Answer - Hyopthalamus
What releases Aldosterone and why Answer - The adrenal cortex releases and
releases in response to changes in blood osmolality
What is the role of Aldosterone Answer - promotes the retention of the
sodium and water in the kidneys, restoring blood volume
directly influences water reabsorption in the distal tubules and collecting ducts
in the kidneys
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