The process of passively moving water from an area of lower particle concentration to an area of higher particle concentration is known as
a. Hydrolysis.
b. Osmosis.
c. Filtration.
d. Active transport.
B
The process of moving water from an area of low particle concentration to an area of higher particle concentration is known as osmosis. Hydrolysis is not a term related to fluid and electrolyte balance. Filtration is mediated by fluid pressure from an area of higher pressure to an area of lower pressure. Active transport requires metabolic activity and is not passive.
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