Why is osmolality preferred over osmolality as the measurement of osmotic activity in the clinical assessment of individuals?
a. Plasma contains sodium and chloride, which influence the volume of solution.
b. Volume affects perfusion more than the weight of solutes.
c. More of the weight of plasma is influenced by solutes, such as protein and glucose, rather than by water.
d. Osmotic activity depends on the concentration of solutes present in plasma, such as proteins and glucose.
Answer: c. More of the weight of plasma is influenced by solutes, such as protein and glucose, rather than by water.
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A Schedule V drug
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