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Question 3 • GA-GSE World Geography B

Cholera is a bacterial infection of the small intestine that causes diarrhea. How does diarrhea affect one’s health?

Answer
A
It results in dehydration.
B
It causes fevers.
C
It causes vomiting and nausea.
D
There are no other health effects.

Explanation

Diarrhea causes the body to lose large amounts of water and salts in frequent, loose stools. If these losses are not replaced, dehydration can result. Therefore, the correct choice is “It results in dehydration.”

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