Explain the Following, on the Basis of Osmosis or Osmotic

question 99

Essay

Explain the following, on the basis of osmosis or osmotic pressure: Drinking salt water actually dehydrates our tissues.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the price where supply and demand are balanced.

Alfred Marshall

A British economist known for his work on microeconomics and for developing the concepts of supply and demand elasticity.

Demand Analysis

The study of consumers' willingness to purchase a particular product or service at various prices and times.

Increase in Demand

A situation where more of a good or service is sought by consumers at each price level, leading to a rightward shift in the demand curve.