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Wouldn’t the water seek isotonic equilibrium by moving to the side of the membrane with higher salt concentration? I don’t think that would work in your body’s

Wouldn’t the water seek isotonic equilibrium by moving to the side of the membrane with higher salt concentration? I don’t think that would work in your body’s favor.

pestatije 5y ago
Depends on which ocean you find yourself stranded. In the Mediterranean, don't even think about it. The Baltic sea, on the other hand, seems to be quite aenema-friendly. [Annual mean sea surface salinity for the World Ocean] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salinity#/media/File:WOA09_sea-surf_SAL_AYool.png https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salinity#/media/File:WOA09_sea...
- doggodaddo78 5y ago
  7000 ppm for the N Baltic vs 35000 ppm for average sea water. The limit for safe drinking water is 1000 ppm. The salinity of blood is about 9000 ppm. Drinking it from either end isn't advisable because the osmotic gradient wouldn't transport water it in very fast. It would be safe-ish but not hydrating.
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