1 year ago

What changes occur in extracellular and intracellular fluid compartments during dehydration?

Biology

1 answer:

Margarita [4]1 year ago

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Answer:

cellular shrinkage and metabolic dysfunction.

Explanation:

In dehydration, fluid from the extracellular compartment is depleted first, followed by fluid from the intracellular space. Fluid loss from the intracellular space results in cellular shrinkage and metabolic dysfunction. Dehydration occurs because of decreased water intake, increased fluid loss, or both.

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