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Salt must consistently be consumed because there is a loss of about 1,000 mEq per day through the digestive system. False
Sodium is the most abundant anion in blood. False
An increase in blood protein levels _____ volume.
An increase in blood protein decreases the volume of interstitial fluid. True
In cases of severe dehydration, hormones in the body can prevent the kidneys from producing urine until fluid loss is reduced to zero. False
If sodium moves into the interstitial fluid, the volume of blood increases. False
Because they have the smallest total fluid volume in their bodies, the elderly are most at risk for severe dehydration resulting from vomiting or diarrhea than any other age-group. False
People who have a higher percentage of body fat tend to have a lower percentage of body water than people with a higher percentage of muscle. true
Because they have the smallest total fluid volume in their bodies, babies are most at risk for severe dehydration resulting from vomiting or diarrhea than any other age-group. True
Through diet and exercise, Jane lost more than 50 lb. This means Jane also reduced her percentage of body water. false
Giving intravenous fluids too rapidly can cause overhydration, which can put a heavy burden on the kidneys. false
Blood plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and lymph are all considered interstitial fluids. False
Which group of people has the lowest percentage of body water? The elderly
Which of the following decreases interstitial fluid volume? An increase in capillary blood pressure
An increase in blood protein levels _____ volume.
The kidneys, the lungs, and the catabolism of food contribute to water loss in the body. false
Blood plasma is the body fluid that varies the most. false
Females tend to have a higher percentage of body water than do males. False
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