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question 11

Multiple Choice

The loss of 0.5 L of sweat would stimulate a greater increase in vasopressin secretion than the loss of an equal amount of blood plasma over the same period of time. This statement is:

• A) true, because sweat is hyperosmotic to plasma.
• B) true, because sweat is hypoosmotic to plasma.
• C) false, because sweat is hypoosmotic to plasma.
• D) false, because sweat is isosmotic to plasma.
• E) false, because sweat is hyperosmotic to plasma.

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