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j_sun

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on: Sep 17, 2013
A human who has no access to fresh water but is forced to drink seawater instead
A) will thrive under such conditions, as long as he has lived at the ocean most of his life.
B) will excrete more water molecules than taken in, because of the high load of ion ingestion.
C) will develop structural changes in the kidneys to accommodate the salt overload.
D) will find that drinking saltwater satiates his thirst.
E) will risk becoming overhydrated within 12 hours.


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Reply #1 on: Sep 21, 2013
E) will risk becoming overhydrated within 12 hours.


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Reply #2 on: Oct 15, 2013
Thanks dude! Marking this solved.


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