Which Statement Is Correct Concerning Dehydration

question 190

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct concerning dehydration?

• A) Fluid lost during respiration is decreased in cold, dry environments like in Canada.
• B) Peripheral constriction can lead to increased dieresis, which increases the rate of onset of dehydration.
• C) Previous research on winter athletes has found that they never have problems with dehydration during intense outdoor exercise.
• D) Dehydration will make the body's fluid concentration more hypotonic.

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