What Happens When Water Is Lost from the ECF but Electrolytes

question 54

Multiple Choice

What happens when water is lost from the ECF but electrolytes are retained?

• A) Both ECF and ICF become more dilute.
• B) Osmosis moves water from the ICF to the ECF.
• C) The osmolarity of the ECF drops.
• D) There is an increase in the volume of the ICF.

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