How do body cells keep the right amount of water inside themselves?

a. By releasing hormones to regulate fluid balance
b. By changing their electrical charges
c. By pumping ions across their membranes
d. By pumping water across their membranes


c

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The goal of bulimia treatment is to _____

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a. cranberries b. wine c. corn d. sweet potatoes e. watermelon

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If a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is having difficulty speaking and is losing weight, it would be important to evaluate

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