what is an example of osmosis in the body?

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what is an example of osmosis in the body?

2007-02-24 12:49:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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An example of great importance to you is the secretion of and absorption of water in your small intestine. In such situations, water moves across membranes by simple diffusion, but the process is important enough to warrant the distinct name - osmosis.

2007-02-24 12:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by michelle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

osmosis is present in the body by means of the various cells
osmosis is the means by which water is transported in and out of cells such as blood cells

2007-02-24 12:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by triveni1031958 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

wrinkly fingers after getting out of the tub

2007-02-24 12:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋