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This cation is important in bone growth, muscle contractions and neuron function.
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Calcium
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This substance is important in the formation of nucleic acids and energy compounds such as ATP.
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phosphate
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This ion is the main extracellular cation.
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sodium
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Hypocapnia involves this substance
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CO2
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The blood level for this electrolyte is 4.5-5.5 mEq/liter
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Calcium
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The blood level for this electrolyte is 136-148 mEq/liter.
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sodium
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This cation moves across the sarcolemma during repolarization.
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potassium
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These two electrolytes are regulated by parathyroid hormone.
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Magnesium
Phosphate Calcium |
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This substance is secreted by the kidneys to control pH.
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H+
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This ion is important as a cofactor for the Na+/K+ pump.
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magnesium
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Aldosterone and atrial natriuretic peptide regulate this cation.
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sodium
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Hyperkalemia involves this ion.
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potassium
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This cation moves across the sarcolemma during depolarization.
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sodium
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Antidiuretic hormone regulates this substance
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water
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These two substances together form carbonic acid.
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water
CO2 |
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This ion is the main extracellular anion.
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chloride
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This substance is reabsorbed or not reabsorbed by the kidneys to control pH.
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bicarbonate
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This cation moves into synaptic knobs to bring about the release of acetycholine.
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calcium
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These ions are involved in neuron and muscle action potentials.
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sodium
potassium |
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These ions are the main intracellular anions.
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phosphate
protein anions |
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This anion is involved in forming the acid involved in stomach activity.
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chloride
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The blood level for this electrolyte is 3.5-5.0 mEq/liter.
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potassium
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Acidosis brings about [increased/decreased] excitability in the nervous system. Acid-base imbalances tend to strongly affect excitable tissues such as _____ and _____ tissues.
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decreased
muscle nervous |
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A decrease in pCO2 is known as [hypercapnia/hypocapnia] and results in a [drop/rise] in pH. As compensation the kidneys will [reabsorb/not reabsorb] bicarbonate.
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hypocapnia
rise not reabsorb |
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A decrease in pCO2 will result in [metabolic/respiratory] [acidosis/alkalosis]. An increase in bicarbonate level will result in [metabolic/respiratory] [acidoses/alkalosis].
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respiratory alkalosis
metabolic alkalosis |
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Bases increase the number of [H+/OH-] ions in the body. Acids bring about a [lowering/raising] of pH. The blood pH ranges from _____ to _____.
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OH-
lowering 7.35 - 7.45 |
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A buffer system found in the interstitial fluid is the _____ buffer system. A buffer system found in the blood is the _____ buffer system
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carbonic acid-bicarbonate
protein |
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This hormone causes sodium to be lost in the urine along with water. This helps to lower blood pressure.
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atrial natriuretic peptide
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This hormone may help regulate eating by stimulating the satiety center.
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cholecystikinin
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These are the main post-absorptive hormones.
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glucagon
epinephrine norepinephrine cortisol |
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This hormone brings about a lowering of blood glucose by causing cells to take up glucose.
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insulin
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This hormone stimulates spermatogenesis in males and starts the development of primordial follicles in females.
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follicle stimulating hormones
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This hormone is involved in the 'Alarm Stage' of the General Adaptation Syndrome.
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epinephrine
norepinephrine |
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This hormone increases uterine contractions during parturition.
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oxytocin
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This hormone can cause atrophy of lymphatic tissue.
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cortisol
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This hormone brings about ovulation during the ovarian cycle.
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luteinizing hormone
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These hormones are vasoconstrictors.
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ADH
epinephrine Angiotensin II |
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This hormone is involved in controlling when a person begins puberty, regulating circadian rhythm, and controlling mood.
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melatonin
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This hormone stimulates increased heart contractility and heart rate.
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epinephrine
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This hormone increases the basal metabolic rate and aids in the maturation of the nervous system.
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thyroxine
triiodothyronine |
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This hormone stimulates glycogenolysis and brings about a rise in blood glucose
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glucagon
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This hormone stimulates bronchiole dilation.
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epinephrine
norepinephrine |
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This hormone stimulates the production of aldosterone, brings about thirst and is a vasoconstrictor
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angiotensin II
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This hormone causes milk secretion during lactation.
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prolactin
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This is the hormone involved in Addison's disease.
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aldosterone
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This is the hormone involved in diabetes insipidus.
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ADH
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This hormone stimulates the production of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland.
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TSH=Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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This hormone increases blood calcium by increasing osteoclastic activity and causing reabsorption of calcium by the kidneys.
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parathyroid hormone
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This is the main absorptive hormone.
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insulin
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This hormone increases blood glucose levels and inhibits inflammation.
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cortisol
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This hormone stimulates red blood cell production.
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erythropoietin
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This hormone stimulates the production of T lymphocytes.
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thymosin
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These hormones mimic the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.
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epinephrine
norepinephrine |
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This hormone is important in the development of the secondary sexual characteristics of men.
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testosterone
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These hormones stimulate bisphosphoglycerate (BPG) production in red blood cells.
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epinephrine
norepinephrine testosterone |
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This hormone causes the distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts to become more permeable to water to produce a more concentrated urine.
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ADH
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This is the hormone involved in Graves disease.
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TSH
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This is the hormone involved in seasonal affective disorder.
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melatonin
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