Prolonged diarrhea is more severe in children than in adults because:
A)less water is absorbed from the colon in children.
B)fluid reserves are smaller in children.
C)children have a higher fluid volume intake.
D)children have diarrhea more often than do adults.

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Infants have low fluid reserves and relatively rapid peristalsis and metabolism. Therefore, the danger of dehydration is great.

Prolonged Diarrhea Is More Severe in Children Than in Adults