Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis - Figure 27.5 - Page 1028: 1

Answer

If the rehydration therapy solution has a small amount of sodium chloride (NaCl), both the NACl and the water will be absorbed in the GI tract. As a result blood volume will increase without a decrease in osmolarity.

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This obviates the development of water intoxication.
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