Textbook Question
As a percentage of body weight, the total body water tends to be higher in ________ and lower in ________ .
a. infants; men
b. women; men
c. men; infants
d. infants; women
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Ch. 25 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
Amerman2nd EditionHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136873822
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology26
- Ch. 2 The Chemistry of Life38
- Ch. 3 The Cell55
- Ch. 4 Histology47
- Ch. 5 The Integumentary System30
- Ch. 6 Bones and Bone Tissue36
- Ch. 7 The Skeletal System40
- Ch. 8 Articulations19
- Ch. 9 The Muscular System36
- Ch. 10 Muscle Tissue and Physiology29
- Ch. 11 Introduction to the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue28
- Ch. 12 The Central Nervous System42
- Ch. 13 The Peripheral Nervous System41
- Ch. 14 The Autonomous Nervous System and Homeostasis31
- Ch. 15 The Special Senses39
- Ch. 16 The Endocrine System42
- Ch. 17 The Cardiovascular System I: The Heart30
- Ch. 18 The Cardiovascular System II: The Blood Vessels43
- Ch. 19 Blood32
- Ch. 20 The Lymphatic System and Immunity45
- Ch. 21 The Respiratory System27
- Ch. 22 The Digestive System27
- Ch. 23 Nutrition and Metabolism7
- Ch. 24 The Urinary System39
- Ch. 25 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Homeostasis39
- Ch. 26 The Reproductive System10
- Ch. 27 Development and Heredity5
Chapter 25, Problem 6a
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
a. The thirst mechanism is mediated by osmoreceptors located in the cerebral cortex.
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Understand the statement: The problem asks whether the thirst mechanism is mediated by osmoreceptors located in the cerebral cortex. Begin by identifying the key terms: 'thirst mechanism,' 'osmoreceptors,' and 'cerebral cortex.'
Recall the role of osmoreceptors: Osmoreceptors are specialized cells that detect changes in the osmolarity (concentration of solutes) of body fluids. They play a critical role in regulating water balance and triggering the thirst mechanism.
Identify the location of osmoreceptors: Osmoreceptors are primarily located in the hypothalamus, not the cerebral cortex. The hypothalamus is a region of the brain responsible for maintaining homeostasis, including thirst regulation.
Evaluate the statement: Since osmoreceptors are located in the hypothalamus and not the cerebral cortex, the statement is false.
Correct the false statement: The corrected statement should read, 'The thirst mechanism is mediated by osmoreceptors located in the hypothalamus.'
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Key Concepts
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Thirst Mechanism
The thirst mechanism is a physiological response that regulates fluid balance in the body. It is primarily triggered by dehydration or increased osmolarity of the blood, prompting the sensation of thirst to encourage fluid intake. This mechanism is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and preventing dehydration.
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Osmoreceptors
Osmoreceptors are specialized neurons that detect changes in the osmotic pressure of body fluids. They are primarily located in the hypothalamus, not the cerebral cortex, and play a key role in regulating thirst and the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). When osmolarity increases, osmoreceptors stimulate thirst to restore fluid balance.
Cerebral Cortex
The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher brain functions, including sensory perception, cognition, and voluntary motor actions. While it plays a role in the conscious perception of thirst, the actual regulation of thirst is primarily controlled by the hypothalamus, where osmoreceptors are located.
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Related Practice
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Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
d. Atrial natriuretic peptide promotes water retention in the kidneys and increases the amount of water in the body.
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Textbook Question
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
b. The sensible water loss includes the water lost from the body via the skin and the respiratory system.
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Textbook Question
A cell in a/an ________ fluid will lose water, and a cell in a/an ________ fluid will gain water.
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Textbook Question
Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
c. The main hormone that regulates fluid balance is antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
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Textbook Question
Ms. Johanssen is a patient in the hospital. The nurse examines her laboratory reports and notices that she has developed hyperkalemia and acidosis over the past several days. On closer examination of her medical chart, the nurse also sees that her physician recently doubled her dose of spironolactone, an aldosterone-blocking diuretic. How does this explain her laboratory findings?
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