True or false: fluid balance

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   ADH is released from the anterior pituitary.

2. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.

3. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Alcohol increases ADH release, causing fluid retention.

4. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Bicarbonate outnumbers carbonic acid 20 to 1 in blood at a normal pH.

5. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Insensible water loss refers to water lost as urine.

Instructions

Swipe or tap true or false for each statement.

Explanation