An Increase in the Extracellular Concentration of Salts Will Cause

question 18

Multiple Choice

An increase in the extracellular concentration of salts will cause body cells to

• A)lose water and shrink.
• B)lose water and swell.
• C)gain water and shrink.
• D)gain water and swell.
• E)metabolize water and heat up.

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Definitions:

Pectoral Girdle

The set of bones that anchors the upper limbs to the torso, consisting of the clavicles and scapulae.

S-shaped

An object or structure having the form of the letter "S," often relating to the natural curves of the human spine.

Intertubercular Sulcus

A groove in the humerus bone that accommodates part of the biceps muscle tendon.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle of the upper arm that flexes the elbow and rotates the forearm.