With Acclimatization, the Body Begins to Do a Better Job

question 13

Multiple Choice

With acclimatization, the body begins to do a better job of conserving

• A) water only.
• B) heat only.
• C) salt only.
• D) water and heat only.
• E) water, heat, and salt.

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Definitions:

Cytoplasm

Protoplasm of the cell surrounding the nucleus.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, in which the blood cells are suspended, consisting mainly of water and proteins.

Na+

Sodium ions, essential electrolytes in the body that help maintain blood pressure and volume, and are critical for proper muscle and nerve function.

Excretion Route

Pathways through which waste products are eliminated from the body, including the renal, respiratory, digestive, and integumentary systems.