Question

6 — electrolytes learning objective: evaluate the importance of electrolytes including sodium. the movement of water between fluid compartments happens by what mechanism? a.) the charging of water ions b.) the dissolving of particles c.) osmosis d.) active diffusion

Explanation:

• Option a: Water does not have "ions" that get charged in this context, so this is incorrect.
• Option b: Dissolving particles is about solutes, not water movement mechanism, so incorrect.
• Option c: Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi - permeable membrane due to solute concentration differences, which is how water moves between fluid compartments.
• Option d: Active diffusion (usually active transport) requires energy and is for solutes against concentration gradient, not water movement, so incorrect.

Answer:

c.) Osmosis