Which of the following is a potent stimulus for producing pure hypovolemia, but not osmometric thirst?
A) loss of fluid volume from brain cells
B) ingestion of a large meal
C) loss of blood after an automobile trauma
D) ingestion of a bag of salted potato chips
E) evaporation from the skin.
Answer: C
Rationale: Loss of blood after an automobile trauma is a potent stimulus for producing pure hypovolemia, but not osmometric thirst.
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