The thirst mechansim stimulates your desire to drink fluids in response to increased salt in your blood or a decrease in___? A. Salt in intracellular fluids B. Tissue dryness C. Blood pressure and blood volume D. The amount of potassium retained intracellularly

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The thirst mechansim stimulates your desire to drink fluids in response to increased salt in your blood or a decrease in___?

A. Salt in intracellular fluids

B. Tissue dryness

C. Blood pressure and blood volume

D. The amount of potassium retained intracellularly 

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