Normally, when a person eats food, the amount of solutes inside the bowel increases. What will happen to water balance between the blood and the bowel contents? Draw a picture to illustrate the balance and the water's movement. What will happen to blood volume as this process occurs
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When a person eats food, the solutes (such as nutrients and electrolytes) in the bowel increase. This creates a higher concentration of solutes in the bowel compared to the blood. Show more…
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