Osmoregulatory Adjustment Via the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Can Be Triggered By

Question

Osmoregulatory adjustment via the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system can be triggered by
A)sleeping for one hour.
B)severe sweating on a hot day.
C)eating a bag of potato chips.
D)eating a pizza with olives and pepperoni.
E)drinking several glasses of water.

Accepted Answer

Severe sweating on a hot day can lead to loss of water and electrolytes from the body, which can trigger the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. None of the other options listed involve significant loss or gain of water and electrolytes.