Which of the following is true of oral rehydration therapy? A)It is used to treat severe diarrheA. B)The presence of glucose aids the intestinal absorption of Na⁺ and water. C)It saves more than a million small children per year. D)All apply.

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Oral rehydration therapy is used to treat severe diarrhea by replacing lost fluid and electrolytes in the body. The solution used in oral rehydration therapy contains glucose, which aids in the absorption of sodium and water in the intestines. The therapy has been successful in saving the lives of more than a million small children every year. Therefore, all the choices apply.

Which of the Following Is True of Oral Rehydration Therapy