Coma and death can result when a loss of body water exceeds what percentage of total body weight?

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Tori Colon

Biology

30 June, 20:59

Coma and death can result when a loss of body water exceeds what percentage of total body weight?

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Yusuf · Answer 1

Answer: Between 15% and 25% of the body weight.

A 3% to 4% decrease in total body water, is mostly tolerated and doesn't cause adverse health effects.

A 5% five to 8% decrease can cause fatigue and dizziness.

Over 10%, can cause severe thirst, physical and mental deterioration.

Death or coma can occur when it's lost about 15 and 25 percent of the body water.