When Water Is Lost, but Electrolytes Are Retained

question 45

Multiple Choice

When water is lost, but electrolytes are retained,

• A) the osmolarity of the ECF falls.
• B) osmosis moves water from the ICF to the ECF.
• C) both the ECF and the ICF become more dilute.
• D) there is an increase in the volume of the ICF.
• E) aldosterone is secreted.

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