The condition of excessive loss of water and salts from the body is called:
A
Dehydration
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B
Absorption
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C
Assimilation
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D
Ingestion
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Solution
The correct option is A Dehydration Sweat is produced by sweat glands in the skin. Excess water and salts in the body are eliminated through sweat. Sweating helps to regulate and maintain our body temperature. The condition of excessive loss of water and salts from the body is called dehydration.