A substance is in negative balance when

A) it enters plasma at the same rate it exits plasma.
B) it exits plasma at a greater rate than it enters plasma.
C) it enters plasma at a greater rate than it exits plasma.
D) its usage by cells is decreased.
E) its production by cells is increased.


Ans: B) it exits plasma at a greater rate than it enters plasma.

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