26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance

Which of the following tissues is the least hydrated?

Which of the following individuals would have the most body water?

Body water content is greatest in a. infants, b. young adults, c. elderly adults.

Water balance is regulated by control of amount(s) (use choices in question 3). a. ingested, b. excreted in urine, c. lost in perspiration, d. lost in feces.

Answer questions 5 through 10 by choosing responses from the following: a. ammonium ions b. bicarbonate c. calcium d. chloride e. hydrogen ions f. magnesium g. phosphate h. potassium i. sodium j. water Two substances regulated by parathyroid hormone.

Answer questions 5 through 10 by choosing responses from the following: a. ammonium ions b. bicarbonate c. calcium d. chloride e. hydrogen ions f. magnesium g. phosphate h. potassium i. sodium j. water Part of an important chemical buffer system in plasma.

Most fluid in the body is in the extracellular fluid (ECF) compartment.

The largest percentage of body water is located in what compartment?