1.. Why is the fact that the membrane is mostly fat-soluble important in terms of cells being able to regulate (most of) what can enter and exit the cell? 2. If you become dehydrated, the concentration of sodium in the extracellular fluids increases above normal. How will that affect water flux across cell membranes? How will that affect cell size?
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