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The swelling in feet and ankles of an aged person due to sitting continuously for long hours during travel, is reduced by soaking the feet in warm salt water. This is because of:
The swelling in feet and ankles of an aged person due to sitting continuously for long hours during travel, is reduced by soaking the feet in warm salt water. This is because of:
Updated On: Jul 17, 2024
- Reverse Osmosis
- Osmosis
- Edema
- Diffusion
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct answer is (B) : Osmosis.
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