The rate of water loss from the skin of a hand was measured. Followingthe measurement, the hand was soaked in alcohol for 15 minutes. Afterall the alcohol had been removed from the hand, the rate of waterloss was again measured. Compared with the rate of water loss beforesoaking, what difference, if any, would you expect in the rate of waterloss after soaking the hand in alcohol?

The rate of water loss from the skin of a hand was measured. Followingthe measurement, the hand was soaked in alcohol for 15 minutes. Afterall the alcohol had been removed from the hand, the rate of waterloss was again measured. Compared with the rate of water loss beforesoaking, what difference, if any, would you expect in the rate of waterloss after soaking the hand in alcohol?

Body Structures & Functions Updated

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Author:Scott

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Chapter5: Integumentary System

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