After working in her yard on a hot afternoon, Caroline has become dehydrated. As a result of the altered plasma-solute concentration, fluids will shift between compartments. Which of the following would occur?

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When the body becomes dehydrated, the concentration of solutes (such as sodium) in the extracellular fluid increases. This creates an osmotic gradient that causes water to move from the intracellular compartment, where the solute concentration is now lower, to the extracellular compartment to balance the solute concentrations. This process helps to restore fluid balance but can lead to cells becoming dehydrated.

After Working in Her Yard on a Hot Afternoon, Caroline