Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25.3, Problem 9QC
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The effects of hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia on the heart and the nervous system.
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Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the levels of calcium ions are high, that is, 10.5 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood. Since thyroid hormone is involved in the regulation of calcium ions; its tumor might lead to hypercalcemia. It might also occur due to excess vitamin D intake through diet, renal failure, or some bone disorders. Hypocalcemia is opposite to hypercalcemia, in which the concentration of calcium ions in the blood decreases to 8.7 mg/dL. This condition may arise due to the inefficiency of parathyroid hormone or deficiency of vitamin D.
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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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