Ryan was running his first marathon with a friend,and after drinking a lot of plain water,he dropped out of the race.At the hospital,he was diagnosed with hyponatremia and treated for
A) a wide range of problems resulting from his failure to release ADH.
B) dehydration of organ tissues,including the brain,due to water moving into the hypertonic blood supply.
C) a dangerous loss of fluid due to constant urination.
D) swelling of the brain due to water moving out of his hypotonic blood.

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Hyponatremia occurs when there is an imbalance of water and sodium in the body, often due to excessive water intake. This can lead to swelling of cells, including brain cells, as water moves into them from the hypotonic blood, causing the symptoms Ryan experienced.

Ryan Was Running His First Marathon with a Friend,and After