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A person takes concentrated solution of salt. After sometime he starts vomiting. What is the phenomenon responsible for such a situation? Explain.

Concentrated salt solution is a hypertonic solution which causes dehydration in the alimentary canal due to exosmosis. This causes stretching and hence vomiting.


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