People with high blood pressure are advised to have lower intake of salt in their food because: Higher intake of salt causes higher osmotic pressure It results in greater inflow of water in the cells and causes water retention in the tissue cells and intercellular spaces Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

People with high blood pressure are advised to have lower intake of… | Geo-Scientist Prelims 2021 Chemistry Q65

People with high blood pressure are advised to have lower intake of salt in their food because:

Higher intake of salt causes higher osmotic pressure
It results in greater inflow of water in the cells and causes water retention in the tissue cells and intercellular spaces

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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