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Question 1: List three important cations and anions that serve critical or regulatory roles in the body.
Question 2: Name the most abundant chemical constituent in blood plasma interstitial fluid, and intracellular fluid.
Question 3: How does aldosterone secretion restore normal ECF volume it decreases below normal?
Question 4: Identify the two substances that are most important in regulating the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys tubules.
Question 5: Name the two most important factors that alter fluid loss under abnormal conditions.
Question 6: Name the four pressures that control water exchange between plasma and interstitial fluid.
Question 7: Define the term edema. How can tissue inflammation or burns cause edema?
Question 8: Why does the fluid balance depend on electrolyte balance?
Question 9: Define the term PH.
Question 10: Is a solution with PH above 7 acid or alkaline?
Question 11: Does CO2 entering venous blood increase or decrease the PH level?
Question 12: Define the term BUFFER.
Question 13: Identify the two major types of buffer systems in the body. Which buffer system is the most rapid - acting?
Question 14: How does respiratory rate affect blood PH levels?