NUSCTX 10 MIDTERM 2 - UC BERKELEY
EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Fitness - correct answer-Capacity of the body to perform
aerobic work
More important to health than fatness
Nature vs. Nurture - correct answer-Genetic predisposition
does not control one's destiny
Those at risk for obesity must be ever vigilant
Moderation in food intake and regular physical activity can
promote a healthy weight
Physical Activity - correct answer-Common to most successful
weight loss
Increased energy expenditure
Better aerobic fitness
Improved body composition
Increased capacity to oxidize fat
Better control of appetite
,Body Fluids - correct answer-Comprised of water
Comprised of dissolved substances
Location of Body Fluids - correct answer-2/3 fluid is intracellular
1/3 extracellular
Extracellular Fluid - correct answer-Interstitial
Intravascular
Interstitial - correct answer-Between cells
Intravascular - correct answer-Inside blood vessels and lymph
Functions of Body Water - correct answer-Dissolves solutes
Transports water-soluble substances
Blood volume and blood pressure
Lubricant and protection
Regulates body temperature
,Chemical reactions
External Factors that Influence Water Balance - correct answer-
Illness
Injury with blood loss
Exercise
Variations in temperature, humidity, altitude
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Diuretics
High fiber, protein and sodium diet
Water Needs - Dependent on - correct answer-Age
Body size
Health status
Physical activity
Environment
Diet
Water Needs - DRI - correct answer-Men: 3.7 L/day
Women: 2.7 L/day
, Osmosis - correct answer-The movement of solvent across the
membrane form a region of high concentration to a region of
relatively low concentration.
Functions of Electrolytes - correct answer-Regulate fluid
balance
Move across membranes to maintain the appropriate
electrolyte concentration via active transport
Hydrophilic - correct answer-Loves water
Polar
Hydrophobic - correct answer-Hates water
Nonpolar
Functions of Electrolytes - Nerve and Muscle Response -
correct answer-Impulses created by a charge in the electrical
charge across the nerve cell membrane due to change in
electrolyte concentrations
EXAM 2026/2027 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Fitness - correct answer-Capacity of the body to perform
aerobic work
More important to health than fatness
Nature vs. Nurture - correct answer-Genetic predisposition
does not control one's destiny
Those at risk for obesity must be ever vigilant
Moderation in food intake and regular physical activity can
promote a healthy weight
Physical Activity - correct answer-Common to most successful
weight loss
Increased energy expenditure
Better aerobic fitness
Improved body composition
Increased capacity to oxidize fat
Better control of appetite
,Body Fluids - correct answer-Comprised of water
Comprised of dissolved substances
Location of Body Fluids - correct answer-2/3 fluid is intracellular
1/3 extracellular
Extracellular Fluid - correct answer-Interstitial
Intravascular
Interstitial - correct answer-Between cells
Intravascular - correct answer-Inside blood vessels and lymph
Functions of Body Water - correct answer-Dissolves solutes
Transports water-soluble substances
Blood volume and blood pressure
Lubricant and protection
Regulates body temperature
,Chemical reactions
External Factors that Influence Water Balance - correct answer-
Illness
Injury with blood loss
Exercise
Variations in temperature, humidity, altitude
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Diuretics
High fiber, protein and sodium diet
Water Needs - Dependent on - correct answer-Age
Body size
Health status
Physical activity
Environment
Diet
Water Needs - DRI - correct answer-Men: 3.7 L/day
Women: 2.7 L/day
, Osmosis - correct answer-The movement of solvent across the
membrane form a region of high concentration to a region of
relatively low concentration.
Functions of Electrolytes - correct answer-Regulate fluid
balance
Move across membranes to maintain the appropriate
electrolyte concentration via active transport
Hydrophilic - correct answer-Loves water
Polar
Hydrophobic - correct answer-Hates water
Nonpolar
Functions of Electrolytes - Nerve and Muscle Response -
correct answer-Impulses created by a charge in the electrical
charge across the nerve cell membrane due to change in
electrolyte concentrations
