When water is lost, but electrolytes are retained,
A) the osmolarity of the extracellular fluid falls.
B) osmosis moves water from the intracellular fluid to the extracellular fluid.
C) both the extracellular fluid and the intracellular fluid become more dilute.
D) there is an increase in the volume of the intracellular fluid.
E) None of the answers is correct.
Answer: B
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