During dehydration, the substance that is usually lost by the body is

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Sodium chloride. During dehydration the body loses much of the fluids, sodium chloride and other minerals. Thus electrolytes' solution is given to such a patient to replenish the lost minerals and salts. Excessive fluid loss in the body is called dehydration. The human body requires at least 8 glasses of fluid equivalent in the prescribed amount for the body to function.

During dehydration, the substance that is usually lost by the body is

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