Which of these statements correctly describes osmolarity? A)A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes and a lower concentration of H₂O than an isotonic solution. B)When the body becomes dehydrated (H₂O deficit), urinary output increases as a compensatory measure. C) Vasopressin secretion is decreased when a deficit of water develops in the body. D) Diabetes insipidus often leads to hypotonicity of the body fluids.

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Osmolarity refers to the concentration of solutes in a solution. A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes and a lower concentration of solvent than an isotonic solution. This can cause water to move out of cells and into the hypertonic solution via osmosis.

Which of These Statements Correctly Describes Osmolarity