Multiple choice

Sodium depletion occurs in excessive sweating and cannot be corrected by drinking water alone. When uncorrected, it may lead to

  1. muscle cramps, loss of energy, fatigue and faintness

  2. swelling of ankles and feet

  3. renal failure

  4. increase of urea in blood
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Explanation

Sodium depletion occurs in excessive sweating and cannot be corrected by drinking water alone. When uncorrected, it may lead to muscle cramps, loss of energy, fatigue and faintness.

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