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What is the most significant solute in determining the distribution of water among fluid compartments

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Sodium (Na+)

Step-by-step explanation:

Volume status is regulated through the monitoring of systemic solute per unit volume, or osmolarity. Sodium, the most prominent electrolyte 'solute' in extracellular fluid, is used to monitor extracellular osmolarity. A disproportionate loss of water relative to sodium results in a concentrating osmolar effect.

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