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just like consuming too little water can be dangerous, over - consumpti…

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just like consuming too little water can be dangerous, over - consumption of water can also be harmful. check all of the statements that apply to water intoxication.
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water intoxication is rare, because very large amounts of water need to be consumed to be harmful.
dizziness, headache, and confusion are symptoms of excessive water intake.
water intoxication causes a deadly increase in blood electrolyte levels.
consuming excessive amounts of water can overwhelm the kidneys ability to excrete the extra fluid

Explanation:

Brief Explanations
  • Water intoxication is rare as a large amount of water consumption is needed. Symptoms like dizziness, headache, confusion occur. Excessive water can overwhelm kidneys. But water intoxication causes a decrease (not increase) in blood electrolyte levels (hyponatremia).

Answer:

  • Water intoxication is rare, because very large amounts of water need to be consumed to be harmful.
  • Dizziness, headache, and confusion are symptoms of excessive water intake.
  • Consuming excessive amounts of water can overwhelm the kidneys' ability to excrete the extra fluid.