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Water and Electrolyte MCQ's in Biochemistry:
Chemical Foundations of Biology
1. The total body water in various subjects is relatively
constant when expressed as percentage of the lean body mass and is about
(A). 30%
(B) 40%
(C) 50%
(D) 70%
2.. The percentage of water contained in the body of an individual
is less because of
(A) High fat content
(B) Low fat content
(C) High protein content
(D) Low protein content
3. In intracellular compartment the fluid present in ml/kg body
weight is about
(A) 100
(B) 200
(C) 200
(D) 330
4. In extra cellular compartment, the fluid present in ml/kg of
body weight is about
(A) 120
(B) 220
(C) 270
(D) 330
5. Fluid present in dense connective tissue and cartilage in
ml/kg body weight is
about
(A) 10
(B) 20
(C) 45
(D) 55
6. The total body water in ml/kg body weight in average normal
young adult
male is about
(A) 200
(B) 400
(C) 600
(D) 1000
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7. The fluid present in bones which can not be exchanged readily
because of relative
avascularity is about
(A) 20 ml/kg
(B) 25 ml/kg
(C) 45 ml/kg
(D) 60 ml/kg
8. Water derived in gm from complete oxidation of each gm of
carbohydrate is
about
(A) 0.15
(B) 0.25
(C) 0.35
(D) 0.55
9. The oxidation of 100 gm of fat yields
(A) 50 gm water
(B) 107 gm water
(C) 150 gm water
(D) 200 gm water
10. Each gm of protein on complete oxidation yields
(A) 0.21 gm water
(B) 0.31 gm water
(C) 0.41 gm water
(D) 0.51 gm water
11. The daily total body water derived from oxidation of food
stuffs is about
(A) 100 ml
(B) 300 ml
(C) 600 ml
(D) 1000 ml
12. The daily water allowance for normal infant is about
(A) 100-200 ml
(B) 250-300 ml
(C) 330-1000 ml
(D) 1000-2000 ml
13. The daily water allowance for normal adult (60 kg) is about
(A) 200-600 ml
(B) 500-800 ml
(C) 800-1500 ml
(D) 1800-2500 ml
14. Insensible loss of body water of normal adult is about
(A) 50-100 ml
(B) 100-200 ml
(C) 300-500 ml
(D) 600-1000 ml
15. The predominant cation of plasma is
(A) Na+
(B) K+
(C) Ca+
(D) Mg++
16. The predominant action of plasma is
(A) HCO3-
(B) Cl-
(C) HPO4- -
(D) SO4 - -
17. Vasopressin (ADH)
(A) Enhance facultative
reabsorption of water
(B) Decreases reabsorption of water
(C) Increases excretion of calcium
(D) Decreases excretion of calcium
18. Enhanced facultative reabsorption of water by Vasopressin is
mediated by
(A) Cyclic AMP
(B) Ca++
(C) Cyclic GMP
(D) Mg++
19. Action of kinins is to
(A) Increase salt excretion
(B) Decrease salt retention
(C) Decrease water retention
(D) Increase both salt and water
excretion
20. The activity of kinins is modulated by
(A) Prostaglandins (B) Ca++
(C) Increased cAMP level
(D) Increased cGMP level
21. An important cause of water intoxication
is
(A) Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
(B) Renal failure
(C) Gastroenteritis
(D) Fanconi syndrome
22. Minimum excretory urinary volume for waste products elimination
during 24 hrs
is
(A) 200-300 ml
(B) 200-400 ml
(C) 500-600 ml
(D) 800 ml
23. In primary dehydration
(A) Intracellular fluid volume is
reduced
(B) Intracellular fluid volume remains
normal
(C) Extracellular fluid volume is much reduced
(D) Extracellular fluid volume is much increased
24. An important cause of secondary dehydration is
(A) Dysphagia
(B) Oesophageal varices
(C) Oesophageal varices
(D) Gastroenteritis
25. Important finding of secondary dehydration is
(A) Intracellular oedema
(B) Cellular dehydration
(C) Thirst
(D) Muscle cramps
26. Urine examination in secondary dehydration shows
(A) Ketonuria
(B) Low specific gravity
(C) High specific gravity
(D) Albuminuria
27. The total calcium of the human body is about
(A) 100-150 g
(B) 200-300 g
(C) 1-1.5 kg
(D) 2-3 kg
28. Daily requirement of calcium for normal adult human is
(A) 100 mg
(B) 800 mg
(C) 2 g
(D) 4 g
29. Normal total serum calcium level varies between
(A) 4-5 mg
(B) 9-11 mg
(C) 15-20 mg
(D) 50-100 mg
30. The element needed in quantities greater than 100 mg for human
beings is
(A) Calcium
(B) Zinc
(C) Selenium
(D) Cobalt
31. The mineral present in the human body in larger amounts than
any other cation
is
(A) Sodium
(B) Calcium
(C) Potassium
(D) Iron
32. The percentage of the total body calcium present in bones is
(A) 1
(B) 11
(C) 55
(D) 99
33. The percentage of calcium present in extracellular fluid is
(A) 1
(B) 5
(C) 10
(D) 50
34. The physiologically active form of calcium
is
(A) Protein bond
(B) Ionised
(C) Complexed with citrate
(D) Complexed with carbonate
35. The normal concentration of calcium in
C.S.F is
(A) 1.5-2.5 mg/100 ml
(B) 2.5-4 mg/100 ml
(C) 4.5-5 mg/100 ml
(D) 9-10 mg/100 ml
36. Absorption of calcium is increased on a
(A) High protein diet
(B) Low protein diet
(C) High fat diet
(D) Low fat diet
37. Calcium absorption is interfered by
(A) Protein in diet
(B) Phytic acid in cereals
(C) Alkaline intestinal pH
(D) Vitamin D
38. Calcium absorption is increased by
(A) Vitamin D
(B) Vitamin C
(C) Vitamin K
(D) Vitamin E
39. In serum product of Ca x p (in mg/100ml) in children is
normally
(A) 20
(B) 30
(C) 50
(D) 60
40. In ricket, the product of Ca x p (in mg/100 ml) in serum is
below
(A) 30
(B) 50
(C) 70
(D) 100
41. In man, the amount of calcium in gms filtered in 24 hrs period
by the renal
glomeruli is
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) 20
42. The percentage of the calcium eliminated
in feces is
(A) 10-20
(B) 30-40
(C) 50-60
(D) 70-90
43. The maximal renal tubular reabsorptive capacity for calcium
(Tmca) in mg/min is
about
(A) 1.5 ± 0.1
(B) 4.99 ± 0.21
(C) 5.5 ± 1.2
(D) 10.2 ± 2.2
44. Renal ricket is caused by renal tubular defect (usually
inherited) which interferes
with reabsorption of
(A) Calcium
(B) Phosphorous
(C) Sodium
(D) Chloride
45. After operative removal of the parathyroid glands resulting
into hypoparathyroidism the concentration of the serum calcium may drop below
(A) 11 mg
(B) 10 mg
(C) 9 mg
(D) 7 mg
46. One of the principal cations of soft tissue and body fluids is
(A) Mg
(B) S
(C) Mn
(D) Co
47. The normal concentration of magnesium in whole blood is
(A) 0-1 mg/100 ml
(B) 1-2 mg/100 ml
(C) 2-4 mg/100 ml
(D) 4-8 mg/100 ml
48. The normal concentration of magnesium in C.S.F is about
(A) 1 mg/100 ml
(B) 3 mg/100 ml
(C) 5 mg/100 ml
(D) 8 mg/100 ml
49. The magnesium content of muscle is about
(A) 5 mg/100 ml
(B) 10 mg/100 ml
(C) 21 mg/100 ml
(D) 50 mg/100 ml
50. Intestinal absorption of magnesium is increased in
(A) Calcium deficient diet
(B) High calcium diet
(C) High oxalate diet
(D) High phytate diet
51. Deficiency of magnesium may occur with
(A) Alcoholism
(B) Diabetes mellitus
(C) Hypothyroidism
(D) Advanced renal failure
52. Hypermagnesemia may be observed in
(A) Hyperparathyroidism
(B) Diabetes mellitus
(C) Kwashiorkar
(D) Primary aldosteronism
53. Na+/K+-ATPase along with ATP requires
(A) Ca
(B) Mn
(C) Mg
(D) Cl
54. The principal cation in extracellular fluid is
(A) Sodium
(B) Potassium
(C) Calcium
(D) Magnesium
55. The normal concentration of sodium (in mg/100 ml) of human
plasma is
(A) 100
(B) 200
(C) 250
(D) 330
56. A decrease in serum sodium may occur in
(A) Adrenocortical insufficiency
(B) Hypoparathyroidism
(C) Hyperparathyroidism
(D) Thyrotoxicosis
57. Hypernatremia may occur in
(A) Diabetes insipidus
(B) Diuretic medication
(C) Heavy sweating
(D) Kidney disease
58. The metabolism of sodium is regulated by the hormone:
(A) Insulin
(B) Aldosterone
(C) PTH
(D) Somatostatin
59. The principal cation in intracellular fluid is
(A) Sodium
(B) Potassium
(C) Calcium
(D) Magnesium
60. The normal concentration of potassium in whole blood is
(A) 50 mg/100 ml
(B) 100 mg/100 ml
(C) 150 mg/100 ml
(D) 200 mg/100 ml
61. The normal concentration of potassium in human plasma in meq/I
is about
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 5
62. The normal concentration of potassium in cells in ng/100 ml is
about
(A) 100
(B) 200
(C) 350
(D) 440
63. Potassium content of nerve tissue in mg/100 ml is about
(A) 200
(B) 330
(C) 400
(D) 530
64. Potassium content of muscle tissue in mg/100 ml is about
(A) 50-100
(B) 100-150
(C) 250-400
(D) 150-200
65. One of the symptoms of low serum potassium concentration includes
(A) Muscle weakness
(B) Confusion
(C) Numbness
(D) Tingling of extremities
66. Potassium metabolism is regulated by the
hormone:
(A) Aldosterone
(B) PTH
(C) Somatostatin
(D) Estrogen
67. A high serum potassium, accompanied by a high intracellular
potassium occurs in
(A) Adrenal insufficiency
(B) Any illness
(C) Gastrointestinal losses
(D) Cushing’s syndrome
68. Hypokalemia occurs in
(A) Cushing’s syndrome
(B) Addison’s disease
(C) Renal failure
(D) Advanced dehydration
69. Cardiac arrest may occur due to over doses of
(A) Sodium
(B) Potassium
(C) Zinc
(D) Magnesium
70. The normal concentration of chloride in mg/100 ml of whole
blood is about
(A) 200
(B) 250
(C) 400
(D) 450
71. The normal concentration of chloride in mg/100 ml of plasma is
about
(A) 100
(B) 200
(C) 365
(D) 450
72. The normal concentration of chlorine in mg/100 ml of C.S.F is
about
(A) 200
(B) 250
(C) 300
(D) 440
73. Hypokalemia with an accompanying hypochloremic alkalosis may be
observed
in
(A) Cushing’s syndrome
(B) Addison’s disease
(C) Hyptothyroidism
(D) Malnutrition
74. Hypercholremia is associated with
(A) Hyponatremia
(B) Hypernatremia
(C) Metabolic alkalosis
(D) Respiratory acidosis
75. The exclusive function of iron in the body is confined to the
process of
(A) Muscular contraction
(B) Nerve excitation
(C) Cellular respiration
(D) Blood coagulation
76. The normal pH of the blood is
(A) 7.0
(B) 7.1
(C) 7.2
(D) 7.4
77. The normal concentration of bicarbonate
in blood is
(A) 21 meq/L
(B) 24 meq/L
(C) 26 meq/L
(D) 30 meq/L
78. At the pH of blood 7.4, the ratio between the carbonic acid and
bicarbonate
fractions is
(A) 1 : 10
(B) 1 : 20
(C) 1 : 30
(D) 1 : 40
79. A 0.22 M solution of lactic acid (pKa 3.9) was found
to contain 0.20 M in the disso-
ciated form and 0.02 M
undissociated form, the pH of the solution is
(A) 2.9
(B) 3.3
(C) 4.9
(D) 5.4
80. Important buffer system of extracellular
fluid is
(A) Bicarbonate/carbonic acid
(B) Disodium hydrogen
phosphate/sodium dihydrogen phosphate
(C) Plasma proteins
(D) Organic Phosphate
81. The pH of body fluids is stabilized by buffer systems. The
compound which will
be the most effective buffer
at physiologic pH is
(A) Na2HPO4
pKa = 12.32
(B) Na2HPO4 pKa=7.21
(C) NH4OH pKa = 7.24
(D) Citric acid pKa = 3.09
82. The percentage of CO2 carrying capacity of whole
blood by hemoglobin and
oxyhemoglobin is
(A) 20
(B) 40
(C) 60
(D) 80
83. The normal serum CO2 content is
(A) 18-20 meq/L
(B) 24-29 meq/L
(C) 30-34 meq/L
(D) 35-38 meq/L
84. The carbondioxide carrying power of the blood residing within
the red cells is
(A) 50%
(B) 60%
(C) 85%
(D) 100%
85. Within the red blood cells the buffering capacity contributed
by the phosphates
is
(A) 5%
(B) 10%
(C) 20%
(D) 25%
86. The normal ratio between the alkaline phosphate and acid
phosphate in plasma
is
(A) 2 : 1
(B) 1 : 4
(C) 20 : 1
(D) 4 : 1
87. The oxygen dissociation curve for hemoglobin is shifted to the
right by
(A) Decreased O2 tension
(B) Decreased CO2 tension
(C) Increased CO2
tension
(D) Increased pH
88. Bohr effect is
(A) Shifting of oxyhemoglobin
dissociation curve to the right
(B) Shifting of oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve to
the left
(C) Ability of hemoglobin to combine with O2
(D) Exchange of chloride with carbonate
89. Chloride shift is
(A) H ions leaving the RBC in exchange of Cl-
(B) Cl- leaving the RBC in exchange of
bicarbonate
(C) Bicarbonate ion returns to
plasma and exchanged with chloride which shifts into the
cell
(D) Carbonic acid to the plasma
90. Of the total body water, intracellular compartment contains
about
(A) 50%
(B) 60%
(C) 70%
(D) 80%
91. Osmotically active substances in plasma
are
(A) Sodium
(B) Chloride
(C) Proteins
(D) All of these
92. Osmotic pressure of plasma is
(A) 80-100 milliosmole/litre
(B) 180-200
milliosmole/litre
(C) 280-300 milliosmole/litre
(D) 380-400 milliosmole/litre
93. Contribution of albumin to colloid osmotic pressure of plasma
is about
(A) 10%
(B) 50%
(C) 80%
(D) 90%
94. The highest concentration of proteins is present in
(A) Plasma
(B) Interstitial fluid
(C) Interstitial fluid
(D) Transcellular fluid
95. Oncotic pressure of plasma is due to
(A) Proteins
(B) Chloride
(C) Sodium
(D) All of these
96. Oncotic pressure of plasma is about
(A) 10 mm of Hg
(B) 15 mm of Hg
(C) 25 mm of Hg
(D) 50 mm of Hg
97. Oedema can occur when
(A) Plasma Na and Cl are decreased
(B) Plasma Na and Cl are increased
(C) Plasma proteins are decreased
(D) Plasma proteins are increased
98. Colloid osmotic pressure of intracellular
fluid is
(A) Equal to that of plasma
(B) More than that of plasma
(C) More than that of plasma
(D) Nearly zero
99. The water produced during metabolic reactions in an adult is
about
(A) 100 ml/day
(B) 300 ml/day
(C) 500 ml/day
(D) 700 ml/day
100. The daily water loss through gastrointestinal tract in an adult
is about
(A) Less than 100 ml/day
(B) 200 ml/day
(C) 300 ml/day
(D) 400 ml/day
101. Recurrent vomiting leads to loss of
(A) Potassium
(B) Chloride
(C) Bicarbonate
(D) All of these
102. Obligatory reabsorption of water
(A) Is about 50% of the total tubular
reabsorption of water
(B) Is increased by antidiuretic hormone
(C) Occurs in distal convoluted tubules
(D) Is secondary to reabsorption
of solutes
103. Antidiuretic hormone
(A) Is secreted by hypothalamus
(B) Secretion is increased when osmolality of
plasma decreases
(C) Increases obligatory reabsorption of water
(D) Acts on distal convoluted
tubules and collecting ducts
104. Urinary water loss is increased in
(A) Diabetes mellitus
(B) Diabetes insipidus
(C) Chronic glomerulonephritis
(D) All of these
105. Diabetes insipidus results from
(A) Decreased insulin secretion
(B) Decreased ADH secretion
(C) Decreased aldosterone secretion
(D) Unresponsiveness of osmoreceptors
106. Thiazide diuretics inhibit
(A) Carbonic anhydrase
(B) Aldosterone secretion
(C) ADH secretion
(D) Sodium reabsorption in distal
tubules
107. Furosemide inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in
(A) Proximal convoluted
tubules
(B) Loop of Henle
(C) Distal convoluted tubules
(D) Collecting ducts
108. A diuretic which is an aldosterone antagonist is
(A) Spironolactone
(B) Ethacrynic acid
(C) Acetazolamide
(D) Chlorothiazide
109. In a solution having a pH of 7.4, the hydrogen ion concentration
is
(A) 7.4 nmol/L
(B) 40 nmol/L
(C) 56 nmol/L
(D) 80 nmol/L
110. At pH 7.4, the ratio of bicarbonate :
dissolved CO2 is
(A) 1 : 1
(B) 10 : 1
(C) 20 : 1
(D) 40 : 1
111. Quantitatively, the most significant buffer
system in plasma is
(A) Phosphate buffer system
(B) Carbonic acid-bicarbonate
buffer system
(C) Lactic acid-lactate buffer system
(D) Protein buffer system
112. In a solution containing phosphate buffer, the pH will be 7.4, if
the ratio of
monohydrogen phosphate :
dihydrogen phosphate is
(A) 4 : 1
(B) 5 : 1
(C) 10 : 1
(D) 20 : 1
113. pKa of dihydrogen phosphate is
(A) 5.8
(B) 6.1
(C) 6.8
(D) 7.1
114. Buffering action of haemoglobin is mainly
due to its
(A) Glutamine residues
(B) Arginine residues
(C) Histidine residues
(D) Lysine residues
115. Respiratory acidosis results from
(A) Retention of carbon dioxide
(B) Excessive elimination of carbon dioxide
(C) Retention of bicarbonate
(D) Excessive elimination of bicarbonate
116. Respiratory acidosis can occur in all of the
following except
(A) Pulmonary oedema
(B) Hysterical hyperventilation
(C) Pneumothorax
(D) Emphysema
117. The initial event in respiratory acidosis is
(A) Decrease in pH
(B) Increase in pCO2
(C) Increase in plasma bicarbonate
(D) Decrease in plasma bicarbonate
118. Respiratory alkalosis can occur in
(A) Bronchial asthma
(B) Collapse of lungs
(C) Hysterical hyperventilation
(D) Bronchial obstruction
119. The primary event in respiratory alkalosis
is
(A) Rise in pH
(B) Decrease in pCO2
(C) Increase in plasma bicarbonate
(D) Decrease in plasma chloride
120. Anion gap is the difference in the plasma concentrations of
(A) (Chloride) - (Bicarbonate)
(B) (Sodium) - (Chloride)
(C) (Sodium + Potassium) - (Chloride + Bicarbonate)
(D) (Sum of cations) - (Sum of anions)
121. Normal anion gap in plasma is about
(A) 5 meq/L
(B) 15 meq/L
(C) 25 meq/L
(D) 40 meq/L
122. Anion gap is normal in
(A) Hyperchloraemic metabolic
acidosis
(B) Diabetic ketoacidosis
(C) Lactic acidosis
(D) Uraemic acidosis
123. Anion gap is increased in
(A) Renal tubular acidosis
(B) Metabolic acidosis resulting
from diarrhoea
(C) Metabolic acidosis resulting from intestinal obstruction
(D) Diabetic ketoacidosis
124. Anion gap in plasma is because
(A) Of differential distribution of ions across
cell membranes
(B) Cations outnumber anions in
plasma
(C) Anions outnumber cations in plasma
(D) Of unmeasured anions in plasma
125. Salicylate poisoning can cause
(A) Respiratory acidosis
(B) Metabolic acidosis with normal anion gap
(C) Metabolic acidosis with increased
anion gap
(D) Metabolic alkalosis
126. Anion gap of plasma can be due to the presence of all the
following except
(A) Bicarbonate
(B) Lactate
(C) Pyruvate
(D) Citrate
127. All the following features are found in blood chemistry in
uncompensated lactic
acidosis except
(A) pH is decreased
(B) Bicarbonate is decreased
(C) pCO2 is normal
(D) Anion gap is normal
128. All the following statements about renal tubular acidosis are
correct except
(A) Renal tubules may be unable to reabsorb bicarbonate
(B) Renal tubules may be unable to secrete
hydrogen ions
(C) Plasma chloride is elevated
(D) Anion gap is decreased
129. All the following changes in blood chemistry can occur in severe
diarrhoea
except
(A) Decreased pH
(B) Decreased bicarbonate
(C) Increased pCO2
(D) Increased chloride
130. During compensation of respiratory alkalosis, all the following
changes occur
except
(A) Decreased secretion of hydrogen ions by renal
tubules
(B) Increased excretion of sodium in urine
(C) Increased excretion of bicarbonate in urine
(D) Increased excretion of
ammonia in urine
131. Blood chemistry shows the following changes in compensated
respiratory
acidosis:
(A) Increased pCO2
(B) Increased bicarbonate
(C) Decreased chloride
(D) All of these
132. Metabolic alkalosis can occur in
(A) Severe diarrhoea
(B) Renal failure
(C) Recurrent vomiting
(D) Excessive use of carbonic anhydrase
inhibitors
133. Which of the following features are present in blood chemistry in
uncompensated
metabolic alkalosis except?
(A) Increased pH
(B) Increased bicarbonate
(C) Normal chloride
(D) Normal pCO2
134. One joule is the energy
required to
(A) Raise the temperature of 1 gm of water by 1°C
(B) Raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1°C
(C) Move a mass of 1 gm by 1 cm distance by a
force of 1 Newton
(D) Move a mass of 1 kg by 1 m
distance by a force of 1 Newton
135. Organic compound of small molecular size is
(A) Urea
(B) Uric acid
(C) Creatinine
(D) Phosphates
136. Organic substance of large molecular size
is
(A) Starch
(B) Insulin
(C) Lipids
(D) Proteins
137. Body water is regulated by the hormone:
(A) Oxytocin
(B) ACTH
(C) FSH
(D) Epinephrine
138. Calcium is required for the activation of the enzyme:
(A) Isocitrate dehydrogenase
(B) Fumarase
(C) Succinate thiokinase
(D) ATPase
139. Cobalt is a constituent of
(A) Folic acid
(B) Vitamin B12
C) Niacin
(D) Biotin
140. Calcium absorption is inferred by
(A) Fatty acids
(B) Amino acids
(C) Vitamin D
(D) Vitamin B12
141. The average of pH of urine is
(A) 5.6
(B) 6.0
(C) 6.4
(D) 7.0
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