Which of the Following is True When an Individual Consumes

Question

Which of the following is true when an individual consumes a meal that is high in salt?
A) There is a temporary increase in blood volume.
B) Hypotension results.
C) The renin-angiotensin mechanism is activated.
D) Thirst decreases.
E) There is a drastic increase in blood osmolality.

Accepted Answer

Consuming a meal high in salt leads to an increase in sodium in the bloodstream, which can temporarily increase blood volume due to water retention, as the body attempts to dilute the higher concentration of salt.