Question

Ling is planning a long hike. To make sure his body has sufficient water, he packs two bottles of water. What happens to body cells that lose too much water?
Group of answer choices

The cells shrivel and die.

The cells absorb nutrients more efficiently.

The cells are not affected.

The cells swell and burst.

Answer 1

Answer:

The cells will shrivel and die.

Explanation:

If the concentration of water is the same inside and out the cells, then there is no net movement of water into or out of the cell. The cells remain in their normal state.

If the water concentration is too high outside of the cell then water enters the cell by osmosis. If too much water enters, the cell will burst. If the water concentration is too low outside compared to the inside of the cells, water leaves the cells by osmosis. This causes cells to shrivel.