Sodium depletion differs from sodium retention in that it causes a reduction in

 A. True  Blood volume parallels body sodium levels; it expands with sodium retention and shrinks with sodium depletion.

B. False  A reduced blood volume stimulates release of renin.

C. False  It is increased in sodium depletion due to an increased haematocrit.

D. False  If anything, ICF volume expands osmotically in sodium depletion.

E. True  Due to the loss of extracellular fluid in sodium depletion