What would you expect to happen to the volume of urine produced after consuming hypo- or...

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  1. What would you expect to happen to the volume of urine producedafter consuming hypo- or hypertonic drinks? Explain why you expectan increase, decrease or no change in urine volume.
  1. Group 1 (water)
  1. Group 2 (Gatorade / isotonic sports drink)
  1. Group 3 (salty broth)

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For solving this question we are assuming that the drink offered is completely absorbed in the gut wall Group 1 Water plain water with no salt and carbohydrates Water compared to blood is hypotonic Water when it enters the blood vessels it causes volume gains Water has a tendency to move from areas of low osmolarity to areas of high osmolarity    See Answer
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