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exam lesson name: nutrition and digestion
exam number 700673rr
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question 6 of 20 :
select the best answer for the question.

1. ____ occurs when you drink too much water too quickly.

a. water toxicity
b. dehydration
c. atp
d. electrolyte deficiency
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Water toxicity (also known as water intoxication) happens when one consumes excessive water rapidly, disrupting electrolyte balance.
• Option B: Dehydration is the lack of enough water, opposite of drinking too much.
• Option C: ATP is an energy molecule, not related to water intake issues.
• Option D: Electrolyte deficiency can result from water toxicity but is not the direct event of drinking too much water quickly.

So the correct answer is the one related to excessive water intake quickly.

Answer:

A. Water toxicity