Question

the condition where water is lost from the body, and the concentration of solutes in body fluids rises, is called ______ .
a dehydration
b hemolysis
c osmosis
d water intoxication

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Dehydration is defined as the loss of water from the body, which leads to an increase in solute concentration in body fluids. This matches the description.
• Option B: Hemolysis is the rupture of red blood cells, not related to water loss and solute concentration rise.
• Option C: Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi - permeable membrane, not a condition of water loss from the body.
• Option D: Water intoxication is the opposite, it occurs when there is too much water in the body, leading to a decrease in solute concentration.

Answer:

A. dehydration