1. The most abundant cation in the extracellular fluid is _______________.

2. The most abundant cation in the intracellular fluid is _______________.

3. Water produced by the body's chemical reactions is called _______________.

4. The skin loses water by two processes, sweating and _______________.

5. Any abnormal accumulation of fluid in a particular place in the body is called _______________.

6. An excessive concentration of potassium ions in the blood is called _______________.

7. A deficiency of sodium ions in the blood is called _______________.

8. A blood pH of 7.2 caused by inadequate pulmonary ventilation would be classified as _______________.

9. Tubular secretion of hydrogen ions would cease if the acidity of the tubular fluid fell below a value called the _______________.

10. Long-term satiation of thirst depends on a reduction of the _______________ of the blood.

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