Even Water Can Be Lethal If Ingested in Large Enough

question 45

Multiple Choice

Even water can be lethal if ingested in large enough amounts. This water intoxication is known as ______.

• A) hyponatremia
• B) hydrophobia
• C) atrophis
• D) water narcosis
• E) None of the above.

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