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Dylan Bassett
on Oct 17, 2024
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Loss of a large volume of sweat will
A) decrease the hematocrit.
B) decrease ADH production.
C) increase the blood pressure.
D) increase the osmolality of body fluids.
E) decrease the osmolality of body fluids.
Sweat
Perspiration; secretions produced by the sweat glands of the skin; also called sensible perspiration.
Hematocrit
Percentage of blood volume occupied by erythrocytes.
ADH Production
The synthesis of Antidiuretic Hormone, also known as vasopressin, which is responsible for regulating water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys.
- Understand the concept of osmolality and its impact on water movement between compartments.
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CS
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of osmolality and its impact on water movement between compartments.