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nenivikky

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A communicable disease is defined as any disease that can pass directly from one person to another.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain the direction of water movement in renal failure.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

Water is not excreted by the kidneys, and the excess water dilutes the ECF, resulting in a lower osmolarity. Therefore, water moves from the ECF into the cells, causing the cells to swell.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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