Body Fluids and Electrolytes Quiz

Test your understanding of body fluids and electrolytes with these questions. Learn about sodium, potassium, pH, and more in this quiz.

#1

Which hormone regulates the concentration of sodium ions in the body?

Insulin
Glucagon
Aldosterone
Thyroxine
#2

What is the primary function of potassium in the body?

Maintaining fluid balance
Nerve impulse transmission
Building bones and teeth
Muscle contraction
#3

Which of the following is not a major electrolyte in the human body?

Calcium
Magnesium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
#4

What is the main function of chloride in the body?

Regulating muscle contractions
Facilitating nerve impulse transmission
Maintaining acid-base balance
Regulating blood pressure
#5

What is the primary function of sodium in the body?

Maintaining fluid balance
Nerve impulse transmission
Building bones and teeth
Muscle contraction
#6

Which of the following is a common symptom of hyponatremia?

Hypertension
Muscle weakness
Hyperactivity
Polyuria
#7

Which of the following conditions is characterized by low blood sodium levels?

Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
#8

Which organ primarily regulates the balance of electrolytes in the body?

Liver
Pancreas
Kidneys
Heart
#9

Which hormone regulates the reabsorption of water in the kidneys?

Aldosterone
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Thyroxine
Glucagon
#10

What is the term for abnormally high levels of potassium in the blood?

Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
#11

Which of the following electrolytes plays a crucial role in blood clotting?

Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
#12

What is the term for abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood?

Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
#13

What is the normal pH range of blood in humans?

6.5 - 7.0
7.0 - 7.5
7.35 - 7.45
7.5 - 8.0
#14

Which of the following is a major cation found in intracellular fluid?

Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Chloride
#15

Which of the following hormones is released in response to low blood calcium levels?

Insulin
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Adrenaline
Estrogen
#16

Which of the following hormones regulates calcium levels in the blood by promoting calcium deposition into bones?

Thyroid hormone
Calcitonin
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Cortisol
#17

Which of the following hormones regulates potassium levels in the blood by promoting potassium uptake into cells?

Insulin
Glucagon
Thyroxine
Aldosterone

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