How Much Urine is Lost Through Obligatory Water Loss Each

Question

How much urine is lost through obligatory water loss each day?
A)2500 ml
B)500 ml
C)5000 ml
D)1500 ml

Accepted Answer

Obligatory water loss refers to the minimum amount of water that must be excreted by the body in order to eliminate waste products. This is typically around 500 ml per day, which includes urine as well as water lost through sweating and breathing. Option B is the closest to this value. The other options are too high or too low.