To defend blood volume against dehydration, the body

A) accelerates reabsorption of water at the kidneys.
B) experiences a recall of interstitial fluids.
C) experiences an increase in the blood colloidal osmotic pressure.
D) increases water intake.
E) All of the answers are correct.


Answer: E

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