One reason we get thirsty is that
A) our kidneys cannot reabsorb about a bathtub's volume of water each day.
B) blood flowing through the glomerulus loses all of its salts.
C) blood in capillaries moves directly into tubules.
D) some water is lost in the production of a dilute urine.

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The kidneys filter blood and reabsorb water and essential nutrients, but they also produce urine to excrete waste products. In the process of producing urine, some water is inevitably lost, which can contribute to the sensation of thirst as the body seeks to maintain its optimal hydration level.

One Reason We Get Thirsty Is That