Match the imbalances, labelled a. through d., with the descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-ECF and ICF become hypertonic.
A)overhydration
B)dehydration
C)both overhydration and dehydration
D)neither overhydration nor dehydration

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Dehydration occurs when there is a decrease in body water content, leading to an increase in the concentration of solutes in both the extracellular and intracellular fluid compartments. This causes both ECF and ICF to become hypertonic. Overhydration, on the other hand, occurs when there is an excess of body water, leading to a decrease in the concentration of solutes in both compartments. Neither overhydration nor dehydration would cause ECF and ICF to become hypotonic.

Match the Imbalances, Labelled A