Which of these statements does NOT apply to an individual who is overhydrated? A)H₂O will move by osmosis into the cells. B)Both the ECF and the ICF compartments will be hypertonic after the fluid shift has occurred. C) Symptoms might include confusion, headache, lethargy, weakness, and oedema. D) Secretion of vasopressin will be inhibited.

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If an individual is overhydrated, the ECF compartment will be hypertonic due to excessive fluid intake, and water will move by osmosis into the cells (option A). Symptoms of overhydration may include confusion, headache, lethargy, weakness, and oedema (option C). However, secretion of vasopressin will increase in an overhydrated individual to promote water excretion (option D). Option B is incorrect because both compartments cannot be hypertonic at the same time after the fluid shift has occurred - one compartment will become hypotonic while the other becomes hypertonic.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to an Individual