The Main Reason ECF Volume Must Be Regulated Is to Maintain

question 68

True/False

The main reason ECF volume must be regulated is to maintain proper cell volume.

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Definitions:

Hypotonic Sweat

Sweat that contains a lower concentration of solutes (mainly salt) than the surrounding tissues, often resulting from acclimatization to hot conditions.

Water Intake

The process of consuming water or fluids to maintain hydration and support bodily functions.

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to a region of high solute concentration.

Selectively Permeable

A property of cellular membranes that allows them to control the passage of substances in and out of cells.