Which of the following is NOT a disorder of water balance?
A) hypotonic hydration, in which sodium content is normal but water content is high
B) excessive hydration due to excess atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) secretion
C) edema or tissue swelling, which is usually due to an increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
D) excess water in interstitial spaces due to a low level of plasma proteins

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Excessive hydration due to excess atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) secretion is not a disorder of water balance. ANP is involved in reducing blood volume and blood pressure by increasing the excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys, not causing excessive hydration.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Disorder of Water