Which of the Following Statements About the Absorption of Sodium,chloride,and

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the absorption of sodium,chloride,and potassium from the diet is TRUE?

• A)The majority of these electrolytes are absorbed.
• B)The majority of these electrolytes pass through the digestive tract and out of the body.
• C)The body only absorbs what it needs from dietary sources.
• D)Minor changes in intake from day to day can upset the homeostatic mechanism.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process wherein a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit similar responses.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification method that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Cumulative Record

A continuous record that shows the total number of times a response occurs in a given time period.

Steep Slope

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