Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 3 - Cells: The Living Units - Review Questions - Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions - Page 115: 8

Answer

We shouldn’t drink salt water due to its effect on our kidneys. Our kidneys cannot make urine salty enough to remove the excess salt found in salt water. Instead, the kidneys produce more urine by removing water from our bodies, which leads to dehydration. As you intake salt water, you’re essentially depleting your body of needed body fluids.

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We shouldn’t drink salt water due to its effect on our kidneys. Our kidneys cannot make urine salty enough to remove the excess salt found in salt water. Instead, the kidneys produce more urine by removing water from our bodies, which leads to dehydration. As you intake salt water, you’re essentially depleting your body of needed body fluids.
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