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LenaWriter [7]
2 years ago
15

Coma and death can result when a loss of body water exceeds what percentage of total body weight?

Biology
1 answer:
Lunna [17]2 years ago
5 0
Answer: Between 15% and 25% of the body weight.

A 3% to 4% decrease in total body water, is mostly tolerated and doesn't cause adverse health effects.
A 5% five to 8% decrease can cause fatigue and dizziness.
Over 10%, can cause severe thirst, physical and mental deterioration.
Death or coma can occur when it's lost about 15 and 25 percent of the body water.
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