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In the angiotensin - renin system, which protein is the active vasoconstrictor?

A) Renin
B) Angiotensinogen
C) Angiotensin I
D) Angiotensin II

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Fatima has recently had her blood pressure checked. The doctor tells her that her systolic blood pressure is 115 mm Hg and her diastolic blood pressure is 80 mm Hg. How would you classify her blood pressure levels?

A) too low
B) healthy
C) slightly elevated
D) very elevated

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Formulate a brief description of the state of sodium intakes in the Canadian population. What should be the goal of governmental policies that are implemented to improve sodium intakes?

Sylvia consumes a diet high in processed foods and has an average sodium intake of 3 800 mg/day. Which of the following diseases does her sodium intake put her MOST at risk for?

Mary weighs in at 59 kg prior to her training and 57 kg after training. What is her approximate percent body water loss?

You are interested in determining the chloride content of a food. You look at the nutrition label and notice that chloride is not listed; however, you do notice that the food contains 600 mg of salt. How much chloride does the food contain?

Plasma is an example of which fluid compartment?

Your urine color should be ________ if properly hydrated.

You are attending a Canadian University and living in the student residences. Your roommate complains to you that the cost of bottled water is increasing, making it difficult to afford on a student's income. What could advice could you provide her with to help her reduce her costs?

A doctor has recently put a patient on a diuretic mediation to treat their high blood pressure. What advice might you expect the doctor to give the patient regarding their intakes of potassium? Explain your response.

Which organ is primarily responsible for maintaining fluid balance?

Which of the following meals should an individual trying to reduce their sodium intakes avoid?

Kevin is competing in his first Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii. He knows the climate is very different from his usual training environment in Canada. To prevent dehydration, he has been drinking large amounts of water throughout the event. He starts to feels dizzy and begins to seizure. Kevin has:

You are facilitating a program designed to help people lower their blood pressure. As part of the program, you encourage everyone to follow the DASH diet. Which of the following foods would not be included in your dietary recommendations diet?

Explain why water is classified as an essential nutrient with an established DRI. Identify individuals who may have an increased need for water. Describe the environmental or health conditions that would increase an individual's water needs. What are some potential consequences if water needs are not met?

Which of the following individuals is at risk for hyperkalemia?

The majority of dietary chloride is consumed from:

Aldosterone is produced by which organ?

Which of the following individuals is at risk for a phosphorus deficiency?

The two most common extracellular ions are: