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vicotolentino

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If the osmolarity of intracellular fluid (ICF) is higher than that of extracellular fluid (ECF), what is the tonicity of the blood?
 A) The blood is isotonic to the ICF.
  B) The blood is hypotonic to the ICF.
  C) The blood is hypertonic to the ICF.
  D) The blood is hypertonic to the ECF.

Question 2

If the osmolarity of intracellular fluid is higher than that of extracellular fluid, what is the effect on water movement?
 A) Water will flow out of the cell.
  B) Water will flow into the cell.
  C) More water will be absorbed from food.
  D) More sweat will be produced.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
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