The body fluid compartments change with _______ upon severe water loss.
A) increased blood pressure and increased plasma volume
B) decreased blood pressure and no change in plasma volume
C) decreased blood pressure and decreased plasma volume
D) increased blood pressure and decreased plasma volume

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Severe water loss will lead to dehydration, which causes a decrease in blood pressure and a decrease in plasma volume due to fluid shifts from the intravascular to the interstitial spaces.

The Body Fluid Compartments Change with _______ Upon Severe Water