The Primary Fluid Flow Principle of Circulation Is Based on All

question 30

Multiple Choice

The primary fluid flow principle of circulation is based on all of the following except a fluid:

• A) flows only when a pressure gradient is absent.
• B) does not flow when the pressure is the same in all parts of it.
• C) flows only when its pressure is higher in one area than in another.
• D) flows always from its higher-pressure area toward its lower-pressure area.

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates salt and water balances in the body, influencing blood pressure.

Hypokalemia

A condition characterized by lower than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream.

Hyponatremia

A condition characterized by low levels of sodium in the blood, which can result in numerous health issues including confusion, seizures, and coma.

Adrenal Cortex

The adrenal cortex is the outer layer of the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, and it secretes hormones like cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens, playing key roles in stress response, metabolism, and blood pressure regulation.