The necropsy (post-mortem analysis) of a freshwater lake fish that died after accidentally being placed in salty ocean water would likely show that
A) loss of water by osmosis from cells in vital organs resulted in cell death and organ failure.
B) high amounts of salt had diffused into the fish's cells,causing them to swell and lyse.
C) the kidneys were not able to keep up with the water removal necessary in this hyperosmotic environment,creating an irrevocable loss of homeostasis.
D) the gills became encrusted with salt,resulting in inadequate gas exchange and eventual asphyxiation.
E) brain cells lysed as a result of increased osmotic pressure in this hyperosmotic environment,leading to death by loss of autonomic function.
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