Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 24 - Section 24.1 - Study Guide - Assess Your Learning Outcomes - Page 944: 4

Answer

Sensible water loss is water loss that is noticeable. Insensible water loss is water loss that we are not consciously aware of. Obligatory water loss is water loss that is unavoidable.

Work Step by Step

Sensible water loss includes urine output and sufficient sweating. Insensible water loss includes water loss through cutaneous transpiration and breathing. Obligatory water loss includes water loss through breathing, fecal moisture, and minimum urine output. We can't control or reduce this amount.
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