What would happen as a consequence of ingestion of a large salt load?

a. Body cells would be dehydrated and thirst would result
b. Blood volume would fall
c. Aldosterone would be secreted
d. GFR would decrease


Ans: a. Body cells would be dehydrated and thirst would result

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