Which of these statements applies to dehydration
A)Fluid lost during respiration is decreased in cold, dry environments such as those in Canada.
B)Peripheral constriction can lead to increased dieresis, which increases the rate of onset of dehydration.
C)Previous research on winter athletes has found that they never have problems with dehydration during intense outdoor exercise.
D)Dehydration will make the body's fluid concentration more hypotonic.

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Peripheral constriction, which can occur in response to cold temperatures, can lead to increased diuresis (the increased production of urine). This process can contribute to a faster onset of dehydration because the body is losing more fluid.

Which of These Statements Applies to Dehydration