Sodium and water accumulation in an injured cell are a direct result of:
A) decreased ATP production.
B) reverse osmosis.
C) ribosome detachment.
D) cellular atrophy.

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Decreased ATP production can lead to a failure of the sodium-potassium pump, which normally maintains appropriate ion concentrations within cells. Without this pump working properly, sodium and water can accumulate in the cell.

Sodium and Water Accumulation in an Injured Cell Are a Direct