Which physiological consequence occurs when marine vertebrate osmoregulation fails?

💡 Explanation

Osmoregulation prevents excess ion concentrations in cells; loss causes cellular *desiccation* because water passively exits cells along the concentration gradient resulting in cellular shrinkage and organ failure, therefore dehydration occurs rather than toxin buildup or failure of O2 transport.

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