If the intracellular concentration of ions is greater than the extracellular concentration of ions, which will happen in order to maintain balance?
A) Fluid will move into the cell.
B) Fluid will move out of the cell.
C) Ions will move into the cell.
D) Ions will move out of the cell.

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Fluid will move into the cell to balance the higher intracellular ion concentration, following the principle of osmosis where water moves from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

If the Intracellular Concentration of Ions Is Greater Than the Extracellular