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Which of the Following Statements About Body Water Is FALSE

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Which of the following statements about body water is FALSE?


A) Thirst is an important mechanism triggered by a lack of fluids or an increase in osmotic concentration in tissue fluids.
B) The body can tolerate a loss of up to 10 per cent of body water without significant impairment of function.
C) The two main sources of water losses from the body are urine and sweat.
D) The body regulates water balance through the adjustment of urinary volume.
E) Dehydration can occur with excessive sweating, prolonged diarrhoea, vomiting and excessive urine production.

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