An Individual Is Stricken with an Illness Characterized by Nausea,vomiting,and

question 12

Multiple Choice

An individual is stricken with an illness characterized by nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea.Over a 2-day period,this individual experiences a 3-kg loss in weight without a change in the plasma [Na⁺].What can be concluded about body fluid volumes and composition in this individual?

• A)The volume of intracellular fluid (ICF)is increased.
• B)The volume of extracellular fluid (ECF)is reduced.
• C)The total body osmolar volume is increased.
• D)The plasma osmolality is reduced.

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