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Chapter 1
Fluids & Electrolytes
Question | Answer |
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A major plasma protein produced by the liver | Albumin |
Adrenal gland hormone that causes the kidneys to reabsorb sodium into the blood (causing more water to be reabsorbed by osmosis) and excrete K+ into the urine, resulting in concentrated urine and lower urine output | Aldosterone |
Generalized edema in the body | Anasarca |
Hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored /released by posterior pituitary that causes the kidneys to retain more water in the blood, thus increasing body water, resulting in concentrated urine and lower urine output | Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) |
Large solute particles, such as protein, in solution that exert a pulling force for water | Colloids |