Practice Questions for Fluid and Electrolytes and Acid Base Balance

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  • Created on: 28-09-23 21:26

1. What do the following chemicals have in common: potassium, hydrogen ions, lactic acid, nitric oxide, and adenosine?

  • All potent vasodilators.
  • Directly regulate the cardiac center of the hypothalamus.
  • Used to stimulate smooth muscle contractions.
  • ) Decrease systolic blood pressure.
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2. In the body fluid compartments found in the human body, the solvent is

  • Water
  • glucose
  • lipids
  • electrolyte

3. This type of blood vessel plays a key role in regulating blood flow into capillaries

  • venules
  • arterioles
  • arteries
  • aorta

4. Which of the following categories of hypertension drugs lower blood pressure by blocking formation of angiotensin II, which results in vasodilation and decreased aldosterone secretion?

  • Anabolic steroids
  • Diuretics
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Calcium channel blockers

5. Which of the following structures is used to control the flow of blood through a capillary bed?

  • precapillary sphincters
  • thoroughfare channels
  • postcapillary sphincters
  • valves in veins
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