Which of the Following Is True of Dehydration

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of dehydration?

• A)Is characterized by poor skin turgor and "tenting"
• B)Is accompanied by an decrease in urine specific gravity
• C)Causes a shift of water from the vasculature into the interstitium
• D)Is generally treated with a diuretic

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Definitions:

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by high brain activity and vivid dreams, despite the body being in a state of paralysis.

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that are consciously controlled, enabling movements like walking, grabbing, or speaking.

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, and vivid dreaming, playing a crucial role in emotional regulation and memory consolidation.

Brain Waves

The electrical activity in the brain, which is often categorized into various types such as alpha, beta, delta, and theta waves, each associated with different states of consciousness and mental activities.