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Which consequence results when excessive freshwater influx overwhelms a salmon's active osmoregulation?

A)Passive diffusion of calcium increases abnormally
B)Kidneys upregulate chloride cell production
C)Plasma osmolarity decreases excessively
D)Elevated expression of urea cycle enzymes

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Reduced salinity causes water influx; the effect overwhelms active transport, causing hyposmotic conditions. Active osmoregulation removes water, but it is insufficient because the influx is too great; therefore, plasma osmolarity drops excessively rather than maintaining ion balance or altering kidneys.

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