Under normal circumstances, how much water is lost daily by the body?
a. 1 to 1.5 liters
b. 2 to 2.5 liters
c. 3 to 4 liters
d. 5 to 6 liters
B
Under normal circumstances, approximately 2 to 2.5 liters of water is lost daily.
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