Multiple Choice
How does the body reestablish equilibrium when solute is added to extracellular fluid making it hypertonic?
A) Water is drawn from the extracellular space to the intracellular space.
B) Sodium is drawn from the extracellular space to the intracellular space.
C) Sodium is drawn from the intracellular space to the extracellular space.
D) Water is drawn from the intracellular space to the extracellular space.
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