Terrestrial animals can replace water losses by getting some liquid from their food,drinking water,and
A) absorbing moisture from the air.
B) swimming in water periodically.
C) forming metabolic water in the cells by oxidation of organic compounds.
D) eating salt to retain water.
E) forming water from the hydrogen and oxygen secured by the lungs from the air.

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Terrestrial animals can form metabolic water in their cells by oxidizing organic compounds such as fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. This process releases water as a by-product and provides a source of water that can replace water lost through respiration, sweating, and other physiological processes. While animals can absorb moisture from the air, swim in water periodically, and eat foods that contain water, forming metabolic water is the most effective way for them to replace water losses in a terrestrial environment.

Terrestrial Animals Can Replace Water Losses by Getting Some Liquid