Question 1

Sometimes the carboxyl groups of proteins release hydrogen ions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A researcher wants to study the different electrolytes released by the human body. Which of the following sources should they use to gather the largest quantities of electrolyte output?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feces
B)  Urine
C)  Sweat
D)  Respiratory perspiration

Question 3

The hormone aldosterone promotes the

Accepted Answer

A)  reabsorption of sodium ions.
B)  secretion of sodium ions.
C)  reabsorption of potassium ions.
D)  secretion of calcium ions.

Question 4

The respiratory center is most likely to increase the breathing rate if the

Accepted Answer

A)  concentration of carbonic acid is decreasing.
B)  pH of body fluids is decreasing.
C)  pH of body fluids is increasing.
D)  concentration of sodium bicarbonate is increasing.

Question 5

Extracellular fluids have relatively

Accepted Answer

A)  high sodium and low potassium ion concentrations.
B)  high sodium and high potassium ion concentrations.
C)  low sodium and low potassium ion concentrations.
D)  low sodium and high potassium ion concentrations.

Question 6

A person is experiencing severe heartburn. To compensate for their pain, they take 9 sodium bicarbonate-based antacids, which is more than triple the recommended dosage. What condition will they likely experience once the main ingredient of the antacid fully hydrolyzes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory acidosis
B)  Respiratory alkalosis
C)  Metabolic acidosis
D)  Metabolic alkalosis

Exam 21: Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

A researcher wants to study the different electrolytes released by the human body. Which of the following sources should they use to gather the largest quantities of electrolyte output?

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The respiratory center is most likely to increase the breathing rate if the

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The hormone aldosterone promotes the

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A person is experiencing severe heartburn. To compensate for their pain, they take 9 sodium bicarbonate-based antacids, which is more than triple the recommended dosage. What condition will they likely experience once the main ingredient of the antacid fully hydrolyzes?

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Sometimes the carboxyl groups of proteins release hydrogen ions.

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Extracellular fluids have relatively

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Exam 21: Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

A researcher wants to study the different electrolytes released by the human body. Which of the following sources should they use to gather the largest quantities of electrolyte output?

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The respiratory center is most likely to increase the breathing rate if the

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The hormone aldosterone promotes the

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A person is experiencing severe heartburn. To compensate for their pain, they take 9 sodium bicarbonate-based antacids, which is more than triple the recommended dosage. What condition will they likely experience once the main ingredient of the antacid fully hydrolyzes?

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Sometimes the carboxyl groups of proteins release hydrogen ions.

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Extracellular fluids have relatively

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