14.2 Quiz: Water & Electrolytes

Question 1

The DASH diet plan was created to prevent

Answer 1

hypertension

Question 2

What is the primary reason we sweat?

Answer 2

to regulate body temperature

Question 3

All of the following are major functions of sodium EXCEPT

Answer 3

synthesis of thyroid hormones

Question 4

The majority of the body’s fluid is found:

Answer 4

Within the cells

Question 5

High sodium intake has been associated to increase the risk of ____________ in some individuals

Answer 5

hypertension

Question 6

The body’s thirst mechanism is located in the

Answer 6

hypothalamus

Question 7

Which organ(s) is (are) primarily responsible for maintaining fluid balance?

Answer 7

kidneys

Question 8

Which of the following regulates the level of calcium in the blood?

Answer 8

Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone

Question 9

What pituitary hormone regulates kidney retention of water?

Answer 9

antidiuretic

Question 10

Aldosterone function to promote

Answer 10

Retention of sodium

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of the adult human body is water?

Answer 11

60%

Question 12

Positively and negatively charged ions in water are called:

Answer 12

electrolytes

Question 13

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

Answer 13

fat

Question 14

Water found inside cells of the body is called:

Answer 14

intracellular fluid

Question 15

The role of water in urine is:

Answer 15

as a transport medium