Important Metabolic Functions of Sodium Include Fluid Balance, Acid-Base Balance

question 18

Multiple Choice

Important metabolic functions of sodium include fluid balance, acid-base balance, and:

• A) muscular action.
• B) release of glycogen.
• C) regulation of enzyme production.
• D) control of body temperature.

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Definitions:

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries leading into capillaries that are primary regulators of blood flow and pressure.

Blood Vessel Type

Refers to the various classes of blood vessels, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, each serving specific roles in circulation.

Pulmonary Circuit

Circuit through which blood flows from the heart to the lungs and back.

Hepatic Portal Vein

A blood vessel that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.