When Water Is Lost from the ECF but Electrolytes Are

question 127

Multiple Choice

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
• E)water levels remain the same

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