What happens when water is lost from the ECF but electrolytes are retained?
A) Both ECF and ICF become more dilute.
B) Osmosis moves water from the ICF to the ECF.
C) The osmolarity of the ECF drops.
D) There is an increase in the volume of the ICF.

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When water is lost from the ECF but electrolytes are retained, the osmolarity of the ECF increases, causing water to move from the ICF to the ECF by osmosis to balance the concentration.

What Happens When Water Is Lost from the ECF but Electrolytes