The condition in which the body's fluid intake is not sufficient to meet its fluid needs because of vomiting, excessive heat and sweating, diarrhea, or lack of food or fluid intake is called ________.

Dehydration

A condition resulting from excessive loss of body water, impairing normal bodily functions.

Diarrhea

A condition characterized by the frequent passage of loose or watery stools.

Vomiting

The forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, often as a protective response to remove harmful substances.