Water Intoxication is Caused By

Question

Water intoxication is caused by
A) hypertonic extracellular fluid.
B) hypotonic extracellular fluid.
C) hypotonic intracellular fluid.
D) isotonic intracellular fluid.
E) hypertonic intracellular fluid.

Accepted Answer

Water intoxication occurs when there is an excessive intake of water, leading to a hypotonic extracellular fluid. The decreased concentration of ions outside of the cells causes water to move into the cells, leading to swelling and potentially dangerous effects on cellular function.