Multiple Choice
Explain dehydration and its effect on the osmotic concentration of blood.
A) Dehydration occurs when water gains outpace water losses causing the osmotic concentration of blood plasma to decrease.
B) Dehydration occurs when water losses outpace water gain causing the osmotic concentration of blood plasma to decrease.
C) Dehydration occurs when water gains outpace water losses causing the osmotic concentration of blood plasma to increase.
D) Dehydration occurs when water losses outpace water gain causing the osmotic concentration of blood plasma to increase.
E) Dehydration occurs when water losses equal water gains but the osmotic concentration of the ICF increases.
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