Why Is "Osmolality" Preferred Over "Osmolarity" as the Measurement of Osmotic

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is "osmolality" preferred over "osmolarity" as the measurement of osmotic activity in the clinical assessment of individuals?

• A)Because plasma contains sodium and chloride, which influence the volume of solution
• B)Because the volume affects perfusion more than the weight of solutes
• C)Because more of the weight of plasma is influenced by solutes, such as protein and glucose, rather than by water
• D)Because osmotic activity depends on the concentration of solutes present in plasma, such as proteins and glucose

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