Question

question 8 of 20 which of the following statements about dehydration is false? a. dehydration must be taken seriously. b. thirst is a sign that you are already a bit dehydrated. c. dehydration is only a risk in hot weather. d. skiers can get dehydrated.

Explanation:

• Option A: Dehydration can lead to serious health issues, so it must be taken seriously (true).
• Option B: Thirst is a late sign of mild dehydration as the body's thirst mechanism lags behind actual fluid loss (true).
• Option C: Dehydration can occur in cold weather too (e.g., skiers lose fluids through sweating under layers, breathing dry air), so claiming it's only a risk in hot weather is false.
• Option D: Skiers sweat and lose fluids, so they can get dehydrated (true).

Answer:

C. Dehydration is only a risk in hot weather.