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If stranded in a boat In the middle of the ocean, why is it not a good idea to drink sea/salty

water?

A. Salt water makes you go crazy because the salt attacks brain cells

B. Salt water makes you less thirsty because your cells gain water through osmosis

C. Salt water makes you more thirsty because your cells lose water through osmosis

D. Salt water makes you more thirsty because your cells will gain water through osmosis

User Lukas Rytz
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I believe the correct answer is “C. Salt water makes you more thirsty because your cells lose water through osmosis.”
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