Bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea, and drinking alcohol tend to cause a(n)__________ thirst.
A) intracellular
B) hypothalamic
C) extracellular
D) homeostatic

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Bleeding, vomiting, and diarrhea result in loss of fluids from the body, which leads to dehydration and stimulates thirst mechanisms in the extracellular compartment. Drinking alcohol also dehydrates the body, as it is a diuretic, causing increased urine production and fluid loss from the extracellular compartment. Intracellular and hypothalamic thirst are not directly related to fluid loss or dehydration. Homeostatic thirst is a general term used to describe the body's overall maintenance of fluid balance and is not specific to any particular cause of thirst.

Bleeding, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Drinking Alcohol Tend to Cause A(n)__________