Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between caffeine intake and water balance?

• A) Caffeine inhibits water absorption from the GI tract.
• B) Caffeine is known to act as a diuretic only when consumed as coffee or tea.
• C) Regular intake of caffeine promotes an increase in water retention of the interstitial fluid volume.
• D) Habitual consumers of caffeine lose almost no more fluid from the body than when ingesting non-caffeinated beverages.

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