Multiple Choice
Why are infants most susceptible to significant losses in total body water?
A) High body surface-to-body size ratio
B) Slow metabolic rate
C) Kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluid losses
D) Inability to communicate adequately when he or she is thirsty
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