Water balance is regulated by the perception of thirst and the secretion of:
A. urea
B. uric acid
C. ADH
D. aldosterone
c
Rationale: Water balance is regulated by the secretion of ADH and the perception of thirst. Thirst stimulates water drinking and is experienced when water loss equals 2% of an individual's body weight or when there is an increase in osmolality.
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