_______is the term that refers to a decreased volume of blood circulation, and it leads to the behavioural response of_______.
Correct answer: B. Hypovolemia; drinking
- A. Cellular dehydration; thirst
- B. Hypovolemia; drinking
- C. Cellular dehydration; drinking
- D. Hypovolemia; eating
Explanation
Hypovolemia means reduced blood volume, and the resulting regulatory response commonly includes drinking to restore fluid balance. Cellular dehydration refers instead to water loss from cells and also produces thirst, but it does not define reduced circulating blood volume.
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