Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In the blood, the total number of negative ions equals the total number of positive ions.
2. Increased arterial blood pressure causes the baroreceptors to stimulate the release of aldosterone.
3. As the sodium content in the blood increases, the volume of urine increases.
4. The effect of aldosterone is to increase the volume of the extracellular fluid.
5. The main regulators of sodium in the body are the sweat glands of the skin and the intestines.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Depression of the brain due to acidosis b. Inability of glucose to gain entry to the brain cells in the absence of insulin c. Acidosis due to excessive fat metabolism and ketone accumulation d. Both a and b e. Both a and c
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