Multiple choice

The process of excessive loss of water from the tissues when the fluid intake fails to replace fluid loss due to bleeding, diarrhea etc, is called ______.

  1. rehydration

  2. dehydration

  3. retardation

  4. deformation

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dehydration is the excessive loss of water from body tissues when fluid intake cannot replace fluid loss due to bleeding, diarrhea, vomiting, or excessive sweating. Rehydration is the process of restoring fluids, while retardation and deformation are unrelated to fluid loss.