Consuming a Meal High in Salt Will

Question

Consuming a meal high in salt will
A) drastically increase the osmolarity of the blood.
B) result in a temporary increase in blood volume.
C) decrease thirst.
D) cause hypotension.
E) activate the renin-angiotensin mechanism.

Accepted Answer

Consuming a meal high in salt will result in a temporary increase in blood volume as the excess salt will cause water to be retained in the body, leading to an increase in blood volume. This effect is temporary, however, as the kidneys will eventually excrete the excess salt and water, returning blood volume to normal.