Author Question: A student asks the physiology instructor how bicarbonate is replaced by the body when a patient ... (Read 33 times)

littleanan · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A student asks the physiology instructor how bicarbonate is replaced by the body when a patient loses it from the body. What should the instructor answer?

A) The renal tubules secrete new bicarbonate into the urine.
B) The juxtaglomerular cells secrete new bicarbonate into the blood.
C) The juxtaglomerular cells generate new bicarbonate.
D) Renal tubular cells generate new bicarbonate.

Question 2

The nurse attributes what assessment finding to the use of androgens by the male patient?

A) Testicular atrophy
B) Increased fertility
C) Increased urination
D) Hoarseness

stanleka1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
To replace any lost bicarbonate, the renal tubular cells generate new bicarbonate through a variety of chemical reactions. This newly generated bicarbonate is then reabsorbed by the tubules and returned to the body. This makes options A, B, and C incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
In adult men, adverse effects include inhibition of testicular function, gynecomastia, testicular atrophy, priapism, baldness, and change in libido. Increased fertility, increased urination, and hoarseness would not be expected assessment findings.