Anatomy & Physiology
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Chapter 26, Problem 17RQ
Most of the body’s calcium is found in ________.
- teeth
- bone
- plasma
- extracellular fluids
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Ch. 26 - Watch this video...Ch. 26 - Watch this video...Ch. 26 - Read this article...Ch. 26 - Watch this video...Ch. 26 - Solute contributes to the movement of water...Ch. 26 - A cation has a(n) ________ charge. neutral...Ch. 26 - Interstitial fluid (IF) is ________. the fluid in...Ch. 26 - The largest amount of water comes into the body...Ch. 26 - The largest amount of water leaves the body via...Ch. 26 - Insensible water loss is water lost via ________....
Ch. 26 - How soon after drinking a large glass of water...Ch. 26 - Bone serves as a mineral reserve for which two...Ch. 26 - Electrolytes are lost mostly through ________....Ch. 26 - The major cation in extracellular fluid is...Ch. 26 - The major cation in intracellular fluid is...Ch. 26 - The major anion in extracellular fluid is...Ch. 26 - Most of the bodys calcium is found in ________....Ch. 26 - Abnormally increased blood levels of sodium are...Ch. 26 - The ion with the lowest blood level is ________....Ch. 26 - Which two ions are most affected by aldosterone?...Ch. 26 - Which of the following is the most important...Ch. 26 - Which explanation best describes why plasma...Ch. 26 - The buffer that is adjusted to control acid-base...Ch. 26 - Carbonic acid levels are controlled through the...Ch. 26 - Bicarbonate ion concentrations in the blood are...Ch. 26 - Which reaction is catalyzed by carbonic anhydrase?...Ch. 26 - Which of the following is a cause of metabolic...Ch. 26 - Which of the following is a cause of respiratory...Ch. 26 - At a pH of 7.40, the carbonic acid ratio is...Ch. 26 - Which of the following is characterized as...Ch. 26 - Plasma contains more sodium than chloride. How can...Ch. 26 - How is fluid moved from compartment to...Ch. 26 - Describe the effect of ADH on renal collecting...Ch. 26 - Why is it important for the amount of water intake...Ch. 26 - Explain how the CO2 generated by cells and exhaled...Ch. 26 - How can one have an imbalance in a substance, but...Ch. 26 - Describe the conservation of bicarbonate ions in...Ch. 26 - Describe the control of blood carbonic acid levels...Ch. 26 - Case Study: Bob is a 64-year-old male admitted to...Ch. 26 - Case Study: Kim is a 38-year-old women admitted to...
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