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Which of the following best explains why a person cannot drink sea water?A. Sea water contains a naturally occurring set of toxins which can be processed by fish and other aquatic organisms, but which cannot be processed by the human kidneys.B. The high salinity of sea water causes a harmful imbalance between the naturally occurring salt in the human body and other minerals such as sodium, potassium, and calcium.C. Highly developed taste receptors using ion channels become over-stimulated by salt in the seawater and can cause neurological problems if excess consumption occurs.D. The high salinity of sea water causes tissues to become dehydrated due to the osmotic diffusion of water from within the cells.
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