Which of the following is true of typical water intake and output in a state of water balance?
A. About 1600 ml of water is obtained by drinking fluids.
B. The normal daily output of fluids is not the same as fluid intake.
C. Most of the water in the body is excreted through feces.
D. The normal daily intake of fluids by an average-size adult is approximately 500 ml.
Answer: A
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