Which statement about fluids and electrolyte balance is true?

A. Where salt goes, water will follow.
B. The concentration of urine is determined by the amount of water in it.
C. The principal electrolyte in the body is potassium.
D. The volume of urine is determined by the amount of sodium in it.


Answer: A

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