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ENagel

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Water can be lost from the body through what organ systems? 1. Gastrointestinal tract 2. Liver 3. Lungs 4. Skin
 
  a. 1, 2, and 3 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Insensible water loss occurs through what organs? 1. Gastrointestinal tract 2. Kidneys 3. Lungs 4. Skin
 
  a. 3 and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 4 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 2 and 4 only



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Water may be lost from the body through the skin, lungs, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Water loss can be insensible, such as vaporization of water from the skin and lungs.



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