Which of the following statements is true regarding fluid shifts?
A) There are always more positive electrolytes than negative in a solution; it is therefore impossible to follow fluid shifts.
B) Electrolytes have greater osmotic power than nonelectrolytes and therefore have the greatest ability to cause fluid shifts.
C) Nonelectrolytes are the controlling factor in directing fluid shifts.
D) Electrolytes are not as important as proteins in regulating fluid shifts in the body.

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Electrolytes dissociate into ions in solution, giving them greater osmotic power compared to nonelectrolytes, which do not dissociate. This allows electrolytes to more effectively influence fluid shifts across cell membranes.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Fluid Shifts