You are adrift in the Atlantic Ocean and, being thirsty, drink the surrounding seawater. As a result
A) you quench your thirst.
B) your cells become turgid.
C) you dehydrate yourself.
D) your cells lyse from excessive water intake.

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Drinking seawater can lead to dehydration as the salt content in seawater is much higher than what our kidneys can process. This leads to the body losing more water in the process of removing excess salt, which eventually leads to further dehydration.

You Are Adrift in the Atlantic Ocean And, Being Thirsty