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Keiarah Smith
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A runner produced hypotonic sweat while running a marathon in hot weather. After the race, he drank large volumes of water. As a result of the water intake, his body cells will

A) shrink.
B) swell.
C) crenate.
D) shrivel.
E) not change.

Hypotonic Sweat

Sweat that contains a lower concentration of solutes (mainly salt) than the surrounding tissues, often resulting from acclimatization to hot conditions.

Water Intake

The process of consuming water or fluids to maintain hydration and support bodily functions.

  • Grasp the theory behind isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions and how they influence cell volume.
  • Detail the mechanism by which solutes and water cross the barriers of cell membranes.
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Alice BugnoniOct 28, 2024
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