Ch27-Reproduction

1. Which is the major hormone that regulates water loss and body fluid osmolarity? a. angiotensin b. aldosterone c. thyroid hormone d. ADH

2. Which of the following is the most abundant extracellular ion that is involved in muscle contraction? a. chloride ions b. sodium ions c. bicarbonate ions d. potassium ions

3. If you increase your exhalation of CO2 it increases your blood pH and if you decrease your exhalation of CO2 it decreases your blood pH. a. true b. false

4. If you drink water faster than your kidneys can get rid of it the result may lead to a. kidney failure b. hypovolemia c. water intoxication d. metabolic alkalosis

5. Which of these hormones does not regulate renal Na+ and Cl- absorption? a. human growth hormone b. angiotensin II c. aldosterone d. atrial natriuretic peptide

1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A