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Drinking too much water during exercise can cause a condition in which the concentration of sodium in the blood is lower than normal

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Answer: Extensive drinking of water during exercise leads to a condition called hyponatremia.

Explanation: In this, water causes dilution of the blood, and sodium levels drop too low. To maintain homeostasis in such a situation, water intake should be reduced, sodium-containing fluids should be taken, extra salt may also be added to the food

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Explanation:an excess of water in the body can lead to a low concentration of sodium in the blood Hyponatremia is a low concentration of sodium in the blood because of excessive retention of water

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