Water balance is regulated by the perception of thirst and the secretion of:

A) urea
B) uric acid
C) ADH
D) aldosterone


C) ADH
Water balance is regulated by the secretion of ADH and the perception of thirst. Thirst stimulates water drinking and is experienced when water loss equals 2% of an individual's body weight or when there is an increase in osmolality.

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A. malfeasance B. nonfeasance C. damages D. dereliction E. misfeasance

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. significant procedure B. principal procedure C. open procedure D. principal diagnosis

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