Regarding Thirst, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 107

Multiple Choice

Regarding thirst, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Thirst is strongly affected by learning and cultural values.
• B)Some nomadic peoples of the Sahara Desert prize blook as a beverage because of its saltiness.
• C)If you were to take a drug that made your mouth constantly wet, your water intake would decrease.
• D)In lab tests, animals greatly preferred drinking saltwater after the salt levels in their bodies were lowered.

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Definitions:

Mature Female

Typically refers to an adult female organism that has reached reproductive age or capability.

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes.

Gymnosperm

Type of woody seed plant in which the seeds are not enclosed by fruit and are usually borne in cones, such as those of the conifers.

Cycad

Type of gymnosperm with palmate leaves and massive cones; cycads are most often found in the tropics and subtropics.