Biology 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 41, Problem 8RQ
The osmolarity of body fluids is maintained at ___________ .
- 100 mOsm
- 300 mOsm
- 1000 mOsm
- it is not constantly maintained
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