If the Extracellular Fluid (ECF) Becomes Hypotonic with Respect to the Intracellular

question 10

Multiple Choice

If the extracellular fluid (ECF) becomes hypotonic with respect to the intracellular fluid (ICF) , which event will likely occur?

• A) Water will move from the cells into the ECF.
• B) Metabolic generation of water occurs.
• C) Water will move from the ECF into the cells.
• D) The volume of the ICF will decrease.
• E) A large change in the osmotic concentration of the ECF occurs.

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