Which of the Following Statements Are True of Water Intake

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of water intake and output? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Most water intake is in the form of water and other beverages.
• B)Most water output is in the form of urine.
• C)Metabolic water provides 25% of the total water intake because cell respiration is a constant process.
• D)Most foods do not provide water.
• E)Water loss by way of sweating may vary greatly from day to day.
• F)Water loss by way of breathing is the water vapor in exhaled air.

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Definitions:

Sweat Glands

Specialized exocrine glands in the skin that produce sweat, a fluid consisting of water, minerals, and waste products, to help regulate body temperature and eliminate toxins.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in female mammals that produce milk for feeding their young.

Arrector Pili

Small muscles attached to hair follicles that contract to cause hair to stand on end, known as "goosebumps."

Intermediate

Positioned or occurring between two extremes, levels, or points; can also refer to someone or something that is not fully advanced in a skill, process, or knowledge.