Electrolyte Imbalances and Immunity Quiz

Test yourself on electrolyte imbalances and immunity with 16 challenging questions covering various electrolytes and their effects on the body.

#1

Which of the following is a major extracellular cation?

Sodium (Na+)
Potassium (K+)
Calcium (Ca2+)
Chloride (Cl-)
#2

Which electrolyte is primarily responsible for maintaining resting membrane potential in cells?

Sodium (Na+)
Potassium (K+)
Calcium (Ca2+)
Magnesium (Mg2+)
#3

Which type of immunity is mediated by T lymphocytes?

Innate immunity
Humoral immunity
Cell-mediated immunity
Passive immunity
#4

Which of the following cells are responsible for antibody production?

Neutrophils
Monocytes
Lymphocytes
Eosinophils
#5

Which type of immunity is conferred through the transfer of antibodies from one individual to another?

Innate immunity
Humoral immunity
Cell-mediated immunity
Passive immunity
#6

What is the normal serum sodium concentration in the human body?

120-130 mmol/L
135-145 mmol/L
150-160 mmol/L
165-175 mmol/L
#7

Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmias, and neurological symptoms such as seizures?

Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
#8

Which of the following electrolyte imbalances is associated with prolonged QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
#9

Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating serum calcium levels?

Insulin
Thyroid hormone
Parathyroid hormone
Aldosterone
#10

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly seen in patients with chronic renal failure?

Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hyperphosphatemia
Hypocalcemia
#11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypercalcemia?

Muscle weakness
Nausea and vomiting
Bone pain
Tetany
#12

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a deficiency of circulating granulocytes and monocytes?

Neutropenia
Eosinophilia
Lymphocytosis
Monocytosis
#13

What is the primary cellular target of aldosterone?

Renal tubules
Cardiac myocytes
Hepatocytes
Adrenal cortex
#14

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating bone resorption and increasing serum calcium levels?

Calcitonin
Parathyroid hormone
Thyroid hormone
Insulin
#15

Which type of T cells are responsible for suppressing excessive immune responses and preventing autoimmune reactions?

Helper T cells
Cytotoxic T cells
Regulatory T cells
Memory T cells
#16

Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to cardiac dysrhythmias and ECG changes such as peaked T waves?

Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypernatremia
Hyponatremia

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