Why is it NOT a good idea to drink seawater when people are lost at sea?
A)The high concentration of salt forces water out of the cells lining your stomach and intestine.
B)The osmotic pressure builds up in the cells of your intestine until they potentially rupture.
C)The semipermeable membrane protecting your stomach is ruptured during osmosis.
D)The seawater has fish urine in it and who wants to drink that?
E)none of the above

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Drinking seawater can actually make dehydration worse because the high concentration of salt draws water out of your cells and actually increases your body's need for water.

Why Is It NOT a Good Idea to Drink Seawater