To Look Up the Definition of a Word, Select It

question 19

Short Answer

To look up the definition of a word, select it, click the Thesaurus button to open the ____________________ task pane, and navigate to the Encarta Dictionary.

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Definitions:

Osmoreceptors

Specialized cells in the body that detect changes in plasma osmolality and contribute to the regulation of body fluids.

Extracellular Fluid

The body fluid located outside the cells, which includes interstitial fluid, plasma, and transcellular fluid.

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium levels in the blood, thereby controlling blood pressure and the balance of fluids in the body.

Hypernatremia

Abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions.