What would you expect to happen to plasma osmolarity after consuming each of these drinks? Explain...

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  1. What would you expect to happen to plasma osmolarity afterconsuming each of these drinks? Explain why you expect an increase,decrease or no change in osmolarity.
  1. Group 1 (water)
  1. Group 2 (Gatorade / isotonic sports drink)
  1. Group 3 (salty broth)

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Osmolarity The number of solutes present per litre of a solution is considered as Osmolarity Normal Osmolarity of blood is 280 to 300 mOsKg Group I Water Plasma osmolarity decreases on    See Answer
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