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20) The amount of Potassium secreted by the kidneys is regulated by a) ADH b) Al

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Question

20) The amount of Potassium secreted by the kidneys is regulated by a) ADH b) Aldosterone c) Cortisol d) Parathormone e) Calcitonin 21) Where in the body CO, reacts with water to form H,CO a) Kidneys b) Lungs c) Plasma &RBC;'s d) Plasma & WBC's e) Serum 22) Respiratory response to Alkalosis is: a) Hyperventilation b) Hypoventilation e) Hypercapnia d) Decreased metabolism e) Increased metabolism The most effective long-term protection agains pH changes of body fluid is a) Buffer system of plasma b) Renal control of HHCO c) Presence of dissolved proteins in the plasma d) Presence of electrolyies in the plasma e) None of the above Kathy came to the emergency room with nausea & dizziness. A stat blood test reveals elevated level of bicarbonate in her blood. This suggests she is probably suffering from: 24) a) Acidosis -b)Meabolic-Alkalosis c) Hypoventilation d) Hyperventilation c) Pregnancy

Explanation / Answer

20. b) aldosterone.

21. c) plasma and RBCs.

22. b) hypoventilation.

23. b) renal control of H+ /HCO3-

24. b) metabolic alkalosis