Which is false about osmosis and electrolyte balance in the body? when potassium enters cells, then water follows it. water travels from high to low concentration of the solute. if sodium leaves the inside of the cell, then water follows it?

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Brooks Moreno

Biology

3 May, 05:44

Which is false about osmosis and electrolyte balance in the body? when potassium enters cells, then water follows it. water travels from high to low concentration of the solute. if sodium leaves the inside of the cell, then water follows it?

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Jerome Molina · Answer 1

Answer: water travels from high to low concentration of the solute

Electrolytes are known to be major components pf body fluid and these electrolytes enter the body through foods. Thus, major regulation of body fluid and electrolyte balance in the body is through the process of osmosis. However, osmosis can be defined as the movement of water through the semipermeable membrane from lower concentration of solute to higher concentration of solute.