Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 7CYR
Which of the following is false with respect to sodium ions in human physiology?
a. Sodium ions are the most abundant extracellular cation.
b. Sodium ions are an important osmotic particle in the ECF.
c. The entry of sodium ions into a cell causes depolarization.
d. Sodium ions are more concentrated in the cytosol than in the ECF.
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Chapter 25 Solutions
Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
Ch. 25.1 - 1. What is a body fluid?
Ch. 25.1 - 2. What is balance with respect to body fluids?
Ch. 25.1 - How does an electrolyte differ from a...Ch. 25.1 - What is electrolyte balance?Ch. 25.1 - 5. How do acids and bases differ?
Ch. 25.1 - 6. Which pH values are acidic, basic, and...Ch. 25.2 - Prob. 1QCCh. 25.2 - What factors affect total body water?Ch. 25.2 - 3. Where are the intracellular and extracellular...Ch. 25.2 - Prob. 4QC
Ch. 25.2 - Prob. 5QCCh. 25.2 - Prob. 6QCCh. 25.2 - Prob. 7QCCh. 25.2 - How is thirst stimulated?Ch. 25.2 - How are fluids lost from the body?Ch. 25.2 - 10. What are the water requirements for an...Ch. 25.2 - 11. What is the role of ADH in fluid balance?
Ch. 25.2 - How is ADH secretion stimulated?Ch. 25.2 - How does dehydration affect the volume of the...Ch. 25.2 - Prob. 14QCCh. 25.2 - 15. How do dehydration and overhydration differ...Ch. 25.3 - What are the main roles of sodium ions in the...Ch. 25.3 - How is sodium ion concentration regulated?Ch. 25.3 - Prob. 3QCCh. 25.3 - Prob. 4QCCh. 25.3 - 5. How is the concentration of potassium ions in...Ch. 25.3 - 6. What happens to the resting membrane potential...Ch. 25.3 - Prob. 7QCCh. 25.3 - Prob. 8QCCh. 25.3 - Prob. 9QCCh. 25.3 - Prob. 10QCCh. 25.3 - 11. How is chloride ion reabsorption in the...Ch. 25.3 - 12. How is the concentration of magnesium ions in...Ch. 25.4 - What are the major sources of acids for the body?Ch. 25.4 - Prob. 2QCCh. 25.4 - Prob. 3QCCh. 25.4 - Prob. 4QCCh. 25.4 - Prob. 5QCCh. 25.4 - Prob. 6QCCh. 25.4 - Prob. 7QCCh. 25.4 - Prob. 8QCCh. 25.4 - How do metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis...Ch. 25.4 - Prob. 10QCCh. 25.4 - Prob. 11QCCh. 25.5 - Prob. 1QCCh. 25.5 - Prob. 2QCCh. 25 - Prob. 1CYRCh. 25 - 2. How does an electrolyte differ from a...Ch. 25 - Prob. 3CYRCh. 25 - Prob. 4CYRCh. 25 - Prob. 5CYRCh. 25 - Prob. 6CYRCh. 25 - Which of the following is false with respect to...Ch. 25 - Prob. 8CYRCh. 25 - Prob. 9CYRCh. 25 - Prob. 10CYRCh. 25 - Prob. 11CYRCh. 25 - Prob. 12CYRCh. 25 - Prob. 13CYRCh. 25 - Prob. 14CYRCh. 25 - 15. Which of the following mechanisms is/are used...Ch. 25 - Mark the following statements as true or false. If...Ch. 25 - Prob. 17CYRCh. 25 - 18. How does angiotensin-II help to restore fluid...Ch. 25 - Prob. 1CYUCh. 25 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 25 - Prob. 3CYUCh. 25 - Prob. 4CYUCh. 25 - Prob. 1AYKACh. 25 - Prob. 2AYKACh. 25 - Prob. 3AYKACh. 25 - Prob. 4AYKACh. 25 - Prob. 5AYKB
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