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The changes in cell size are quickly corrected by transport processes.  If osmolarity is constant then the volume of each compartment of the body is determined by how many particles of solute are dissolved there.  The relationship is expressed by the following formula:
 
The changes in cell size are quickly corrected by transport processes.  If osmolarity is constant then the volume of each compartment of the body is determined by how many particles of solute are dissolved there.  The relationship is expressed by the following formula:
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  '''Concentration = Number of dissolved particles ÷ volume'''
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'''Concentration = Number of dissolved particles ÷ volume'''
    
Therefore if concentration is to remain constant volume must increase to compensate for an increase in the number of dissolved particles
 
Therefore if concentration is to remain constant volume must increase to compensate for an increase in the number of dissolved particles
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