Using your knowledge of osmosis or osmotic pressure decide if the following statement is true or false:
-Drinking salt water actually dehydrates our tissues.

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Salt water has a higher concentration of solutes (salt) than our body tissues, hence it creates a hypertonic environment when we consume it. As a result, the water moves out of our cells to balance the concentration leading to cellular dehydration and ultimately dehydration of our tissues. Therefore, drinking salt water dehydrates our tissues instead of hydrating them.

Using Your Knowledge of Osmosis or Osmotic Pressure Decide If