If a person drinks a lot of water but does no additional exercise, what is the expected outcome?

The expected outcome of drinking a lot of water without engaging in additional exercise is that the body will produce more urine that is more diluted. When a person consumes a significant amount of water, the kidneys respond by filtering out the excess fluid to maintain homeostasis, which helps to balance the body's fluid levels. This results in an increase in urine production.

Additionally, when there is a higher intake of water, the concentration of solutes in the urine, such as electrolytes, becomes lower, leading to more diluted urine. The kidneys work to excrete the surplus water, which contributes to the volume of urine produced being greater and its concentration being lessened compared to urine produced under normal hydration levels.