Which of the following is not a disorder of water balance?
A) edema or tissue swelling, which is usually due to an increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
B) excessive hydration due to excess ANP secretion
C) excess water in interstitial spaces due to a low level of plasma proteins
D) hypotonic hydration, in which sodium content is normal but water content is high

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Excessive hydration due to excess ANP secretion is not a recognized disorder of water balance. ANP (Atrial Natriuretic Peptide) typically reduces blood volume and pressure by promoting sodium excretion, not causing excessive hydration.

Which of the Following Is Not a Disorder of Water