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Why is not a good idea to drink seawater when people are lost at sea?

The semipermeable membrane protecting your stomach is ruptured during osmosis.
The osmotic pressure builds up in the cells of your intestine until they potentially rupture.
The high concentration of salt forces water out of the cells lining your stomach and intestine.
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The high concentration of salt forces water out of the cells lining your stomach and intestine.

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