When your body gives the thirst signal, it is important to:
a. consider drinking fluids in the near future to prevent dehydration.
b. ignore the signal because you just had a large glass of water.
c. drink fluids to relieve the symptoms of dehydration.
d. drink large volumes of plain water to prevent water intoxication.
e. drink a sports beverage because thirst is a signal of electrolyte imbalance.
Question 2
When you eat pizza, the body will respond to the sodium you ingest by:
a. controlling water movement tightly to prevent any fluctuations in body weight.
b. turning off the thirst signal to reduce additional intake of fluids.
c. signaling the kidneys to immediately begin removing fluid from the body.
d. shifting water back into the bloodstream to reduce the sodium concentration.
e. first signaling immediate thirst to offset the sodium intake.
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