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)decrease renin secretion.

Accepted Answer

Consuming a meal high in salt will result in a temporary increase in blood volume. This is because salt is osmotically active and attracts water into the bloodstream, increasing the blood volume. However, this increased volume can have negative effects on blood pressure in the long term if salt consumption is consistently high.