What are the differences between osmotic thirst and hypovolemic thirst?

What provides the shortest-term mechanism for preventing acid-base imbalances in the body? The longest-term mechanism?

Outline the sources of input and output in a daily salt balance and add H2O balance in a typical mammal. Which are subject to control to maintain the body’s fluid balance?

What is the appropriate compensatory response to an acid-load to the blood? A) Decrease renal H+ excretion B) Increase respiration to lower CO2 C) Decrease respiration to raise CO2 D) Decrease renal bicarbonate production

Identify and describe the two physiological mechanisms stimulated by dehydration and hypovolemia.

Jay has been suffering from diarrhea for the last three days. What do you think has happened to his acid-base balance (acidosis or alkalosis)? How would her body attempt to compensate?

Swifty Trotts has an enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection that produces severe diarrhea. What does this diarrhea do to his blood pH, urine pH, and respiratory rate?

Which statement is correct about the body's compensation mechanism for metabolic acidosis? A The client will breathe faster to reduce pH. B The client will breathe slower to reduce pH. C The client will breathe faster to increase pH. D The client will breathe slower to increase pH.

How is the body attempting to compensate from chronic respiratory acidosis, and is it successful?

What is a cause of metabolic acidosis? Excessive alcohol, consumption, diabetes, anorexia, chronic diarrhea, or all of them?