Question

What is actually slightly lost during dehydration?

• A. Sodium Chloride
• B. Potassium Chloride
• C. Calcium Chloride
• D. Calcium Sulphate

Answer 1

The correct option is A Sodium Chloride

Dehydration is the loss of fluid from the body. There are many reasons for dehydration, including heatstroke, strenuous exercise, kidney disease, vomiting and diarrhea and chronic conditions like diabetes. The symptoms of dehydration include dry lips and mouth, rapid heart rate and decreased urine output. Dehydration can affect the concentration of the body's electrolytes, causing a fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Sodium is one of the electrolytes most closely linked to the body's fluid balance, since water tends to go to the areas of higher sodium concentration. Dehydration can cause hyponatremia, or low sodium levels, or hypernatremia, or high sodium levels. Symptoms of low sodium include headache, nausea and vomiting, confusion and fatigue. High sodium can cause increased thirst, confusion and muscle twitching and can lead to seizures and coma.