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Abdul Jabbar Abdul Razzak
on Dec 10, 2024
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In cystic fibrosis, if chloride ions cannot leave a cell because of a genetic defect, then what happens to the water in relationship to that cell?
A) Water moves into the cell.
B) The water is unaffected; solutes move into the cell.
C) The water is unaffected; solutes move out of the cell.
D) Water moves out of the cell.
Chloride Ions
Negatively charged ions (Cl-) that are an essential component of bodily fluids and play key roles in fluid balance and transmission of nerve impulses.
- Explain the role of osmosis and the movement of water relative to solute and ion concentrations.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the role of osmosis and the movement of water relative to solute and ion concentrations.