Multiple Choice
When water is lost, but electrolytes are retained,
A) the osmolarity of the ECF falls.
B) osmosis moves water from the ICF to the ECF.
C) both the ECF and the ICF become more dilute.
D) there is an increase in the volume of the ICF.
E) aldosterone is secreted.
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