Maris has a metabolic condition that upsets her body's hydration status.Her body has difficulty removing excess sodium ions from intracellular fluid.As a result of this condition,________.

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The condition described causes excess sodium ions to be trapped in the intracellular fluid. This creates a high concentration of solutes within the cell compared to the extracellular fluid, leading to osmosis of water into the cell and swelling. This is known as cellular edema.

Maris Has a Metabolic Condition That Upsets Her Body's Hydration