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Introduction: Water is the main component in the bodies of animals. Many solutes ions like Na+ and K+ are dissolved in the water of an animal’s body. Water and ions maintain the homeostasis of the organism.

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Most of the water in an animal’s bodya. lacks any type of dissolved ions or other solutes.b. is found in the spaces between cells.c. is contained inside the cells.d. is located in the extracellular fluid.e. is unable to move between body compartments.
Virtually all animal cells have a Na*/K* pump. Which of the following statements concerning it is NOT correct? a. O b. C. O d. It is an uniport. It is an active transporter. It transports Na* and K* by consuming ATP as energy. It is also called Na+/K* ATPase.
A change in ion (salt) concentrations in an animal’s body may result ina. altered membrane potentials that disrupt normal cell function.b. disruption of certain biochemical processes that occur in the cell.c. movement of water between fluid compartments.d. a and b only.e. a, b, and c.
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