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naturalchemist

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What is the force that moves water into a space where a solute is more concentrated?
 
  a. Buffer action
  b. Osmotic pressure
  c. Permeable selectivity
  d. Electrolyte imbalance
  e. Hypertonic pressure

Question 2

What is the sodium-potassium pump?
 
  a. A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium into the cell
  b. A cell membrane protein that uses energy to pump sodium out of the cell
  c. A mechanism present throughout interstitial fluid for draining sodium from the circulation
  d. A mechanism present in the kidneys that exchanges sodium with lactic acid in order to regulate organic acid concentration
  e. A mechanism present in the stomach and small intestine wall that facilitates the absorption of minerals.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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