A condition that results when output of body fluid exceeds fluid intake is termed:
A) achlorhydria.
B) dehydration.
C) enterostasis.
D) peristalsis.

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Dehydration is defined by an imbalance in fluid intake and output, where the output of fluid exceeds the intake. Achlorhydria refers to the absence of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Enterostasis refers to a condition of slowed or stopped movement of the intestines. Peristalsis refers to the coordinated contraction and relaxation of muscle cells that propels food through the digestive system.

A Condition That Results When Output of Body Fluid Exceeds