Question

A "red- hot" bacterial infection of the intestinal tract irritates the intestinal cells and interferes with digestion. Such a condition is often accompanied by diarrhea, which causes loss of body water. On the basis of what you have learned about osmotic water flows, explain why diarrhea may occur.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Osmosis is the diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane. If there is a higherconcentration of solutes in the intestines then osmosis will occur, flooding the intestines with water.Since the intestinal tract is irritated the nutrients will not be absorbed, and with the added waterdiarrhea occurs.

Answer 2

Osmosis is the diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane. If there is a higher concentration of solutes in the intestines then osmosis will occur, flooding the intestines with water.Since the intestinal tract is irritated the nutrients will not be absorbed, and with the added water diarrhea occurs.