GENERAL HISTOLOGY

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INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If there is too much salt in your cells ____
A
you need more water
B
you need to lose water
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When too much sodium throws the body and the kidneys out of whack, the body becomes dehydrated. During this period, the body will pull water from your cells. Drinking more water will help neutralize the sodium and rehydrate the cells throughout your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -When cells are exposed to high levels of salt (sodium chloride) they lose water by osmosis and shrink. The cytoplasm condenses and the movement of cellular components, such as the cytoskeleton and organelles, stops.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hydration is extremely important. Consuming sufficient water can help your body remove excess sodium from your body.

Detailed explanation-4: -When we eat too much salt, the body retains extra sodium which increases the amount of fluid in the body, outside of the cells. This increase in fluid allows the body to continue retaining sodium and fluid while excreting higher levels of sodium in the urine.

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