Match each term or phrase with its corresponding description or definition.
-Condition caused by a lower-than-normal blood concentration of potassium
A)Ion
B)Dehydration
C)Intracellular fluid
D)Hypokalemia
E)ADH
F)Decrease in capillary blood pressure
G)ANH
H)Hypocalcemia
I)Drop in blood protein levels
J)Electrolyte
K)Hyponatremia
L)Overhydration
M)Aldosterone
N)Interstitial fluid
O)Edema

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Hypokalemia is a condition caused by a lower-than-normal blood concentration of potassium.

Answer: J 
 Electrolyte is a term used to describe ions in the body, such as potassium and sodium.

Answer: K 
 Hyponatremia is a condition caused by a lower-than-normal blood concentration of sodium.

Answer: H 
 Hypocalcemia is a condition caused by a lower-than-normal blood concentration of calcium.

Answer: M 
 Aldosterone is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Answer: F 
 A decrease in capillary blood pressure can lead to decreased blood flow and potentially harm tissues.

Answer: E 
 ADH, or antidiuretic hormone, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that helps regulate water balance in the body.

Answer: B 
 Dehydration is a condition caused by a lack of adequate fluid intake or excessive water loss.

Answer: O 
 Edema is the buildup of excess fluid in the body's tissues, resulting in swelling.

Answer: L 
 Overhydration is a condition caused by excessive fluid intake, leading to an excess of fluid in the body's tissues.

Answer: A 
 An ion is a particle that carries an electrical charge, such as potassium or sodium.

Answer: G 
 ANH, or atrial natriuretic hormone, is a hormone produced by the heart that helps regulate sodium and water balance in the body.

Answer: N 
 Interstitial fluid is the fluid that surrounds and bathes cells in the body's tissues, outside of the cells themselves.

Match Each Term or Phrase with Its Corresponding Description or Definition