Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Fluid Shifts

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding fluid shifts?

• A) There are always more positive electrolytes than negative in a solution; it is therefore impossible to follow fluid shifts.
• B) Electrolytes have greater osmotic power than nonelectrolytes and therefore have the greatest ability to cause fluid shifts.
• C) Nonelectrolytes are the controlling factor in directing fluid shifts.
• D) Electrolytes are not as important as proteins in regulating fluid shifts in the body.

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Marginal Product

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