Water intoxication results from
A)Dilute body fluids
B)Decrease in the osmolarity of interstitial fluids
C)Osmosis of water from ICF to ECF
D)Dilute body fluids and a decrease in the osmolarity of interstitial fluids
E)Decrease in water intake

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Water intoxication, also known as hyponatremia, occurs when there is an excessive intake of water leading to dilute body fluids and a decrease in the osmolarity of interstitial fluids. This condition disrupts the balance of electrolytes in the body, particularly sodium.

Water Intoxication Results from