............ refers to a deficit of total body water with accompanying disruptions of metabolic processes.
A
Malaria
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B
Dehydration
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C
Typhoid
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D
Tuberculosis
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Solution
The correct option is C Dehydration Dehydration refers to a deficit of total body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes. To prevent dehydration, one has to drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables. There are other preventive measures as well which include avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages, they increase dehydration.