Annie has just eaten a large order of heavily salted French fries,some pickled eggs,and some cheese.How will consuming this much salt affect her physiology?
A) There will be a temporary increase in blood volume.
B) There will be a shift in the pH of her body fluids to the higher side of the pH scale.
C) It will cause a prolonged increase in the osmolality of the blood.
D) She will experience hypotension.

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Consuming a large amount of salt will cause an increase in blood volume, which can lead to a temporary increase in blood pressure. This is because salt attracts water, and the extra water in the blood increases its volume. However, prolonged consumption of high levels of salt can have negative effects on blood pressure and kidney function. Options B and C are not correct, as there is no significant change in pH or osmolality in this scenario. Option D is also not correct, as hypotension (low blood pressure) is unlikely to occur as a result of consuming a large amount of salt.

Annie Has Just Eaten a Large Order of Heavily Salted