Compensation Mechanisms in the Body for Dehydration Would Include

question 15

Multiple Choice

Compensation mechanisms in the body for dehydration would include:

• A) increased antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
• B) decreased aldosterone.
• C) slow, strong heart contraction.
• D) peripheral vasodilation.

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Definitions:

Healing Process

The biological sequence of actions that leads to the repair and regeneration of tissue following injury or disease.

Innate Immunity

The first line of defense in the immune system, comprising nonspecific responses to pathogens.

Increased Blood Flow

The augmentation of blood volume moving through blood vessels in a specific area of the body, often in response to a need for increased oxygen and nutrient supply.

Innate Immunity

The initial protective barrier in the immune system, made up of physical, chemical, and cellular mechanisms against pathogens, which exist naturally from birth.