A person with diarrhea loses excessive salt and water from the body. This fluid loss results in Na⁺ depletion, dehydration, a decreased extracellular fluid volume, a reduction in plasma volume, and a decreased systemic arterial blood pressure.
The following refer to the of events that occur to compensate for this fluid loss. By using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all), indicate whether each factor listed
-permeability of distal and collecting tubules to H₂O
A)exhibits no change
B)is increased
C)is decreased

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The body compensates for the fluid loss in diarrhea by increasing the permeability of distal and collecting tubules to water, which leads to an increased reabsorption of water and a decrease in urine output. This helps to conserve water and maintain blood volume and pressure.

A Person with Diarrhea Loses Excessive Salt and Water from the Body