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Set 20 Integrative Physiology Ii Fluid And Electrolyte Balance

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Water reabsorption by the kidneys is a result of

A) both passive and active transport processes.
B) cotransport with ions.
C) exchange with ions.
D) osmosis.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free
The hormone vasopressin

A) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland in response to changes in blood osmolarity.
B) stimulates the kidneys to retain sodium ions.
C) stimulates the kidneys to conserve water.
D) stimulates the kidneys to produce a large volume of urine.
E) All of the answers are correct.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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The primary osmoreceptors are located in the

A) pons.
B) kidney.
C) stomach.
D) hypothalamus.
E) medulla.

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