When the intestine becomes infected with the food borne illness bacteria e. coli, the bacteria releases a enterotoxin that causes excessive loss of water and electrolytes in the intestines. necessary to return the osmolality of the intestines to normal?

Answer;

ORT or oral rehydration therapy

ORT is necessary to return the osmolarity of the intestines to normal.

Explanation;Oral re-hydration therapy (ORT) refers to a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially that due to diarrhea that leads to excess loss of water and electrolytes in the intestines. ORT involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium.

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