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1		When there is no net gain or loss of ions in the body a(n) balance exists.
2		When the amount of water gain equals water loss a(n) balance exist.
3		Water movement between compartments is called .
4		Osmotic pressure in the blood is monitored by in the hypothalamus.
5		If the ECF is more concentrated than the ICF, the ECF is said to be .
6		A solution of 0.9% NaCl is to the human body.
7		The rate of sodium reabsorption in the distal portions of the nephron is controlled by .
8		Abnormally high amounts of water in the interstitial compartment is called .
9		The force that pushes water out of the blood is called capillary pressure.
10		The main factor that keeps fluid within a compartment is its pressure.
11		Calcitonin promotes loss from the blood.
12		PTH activates conversion of vitamin D to .
13		Low pH, and high PCO2 is characteristic of .
14		Blood pH over 7.45 characterizes .
15		is the clinical term for high sodium.