The Renal System

at a Glance

Christopher O'Callaghan

Multiple Choice:

Chapter 12. Regulation of body sodium and body water

1. Are the following statements concerning sodium and water regulation true or false?
         
         
a. body volume is regulated by altering body sodium content and maintaining a normal osmolality True   False    
b. body osmolality is usually regulated by altering body water content without changing body sodium content True   False    
c. stretch receptors provide information about body volume True   False    
d. receptors in the hypothalamus provide information about osmolality True   False    
e. renal sodium excretion is the main influence on body volume True   False