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Question 1

31. Over hydration can result in which of the following?

Answer 1

Increase in interstitial fluid

Question 2

32. Which of the following best describes sodium bicarbonate?

Answer 2

Base (NaHCO3 It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda [sodium carbonate]. )

Question 3

33. By adding sodium hydroxide to the buffer system of sodium bicarbonate and carbonic acid, which of the following occurs?

Answer 3

There will be a lower concentration of the hydroxide in the blood then would have been if no buffering has occurred.

Question 4

34. What combines together to form carbonic acid?

Answer 4

Carbon dioxide and water

Question 5

35. If blood pH falls as the hydrogen ion concentration increases, this is called?

Answer 5

Acidosis

Question 6

36. Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) levels are regulated by?

Answer 6

Kidney

Question 7

37. If a person hyperventilates for a given period of time they will probably develop?

Answer 7

Respiratory alkalosis? (hyperventilation leads to respiratory alkalosis)

Question 8

38. The factor primarily responsible for moving water from interstitial fluid into blood is?

Answer 8

Protein concentration in blood

Question 9

39. Pick the smallest size:

Answer 9

Nucleotide

Question 10

40. The germ layer which gives rise to the neural tube?

Answer 10

Ectoderm