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What is the term for a solution with a low concentration of solutes?
What is the term for a solution with a low concentration of solutes?
- Isotonic
- Low osmolarity (correct)
- Hypotonic
- Hypertonic
What happens to cells in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to cells in a hypotonic solution?
- They shrink due to water leaving the cell
- They swell due to water entering the cell (correct)
- They burst due to excessive water entry
- They remain the same size
What is the purpose of NaCl in rehydration remedies?
What is the purpose of NaCl in rehydration remedies?
- To provide energy to the body
- To prevent water intoxication (correct)
- To promote active transport
- To prevent dehydration
What is the term for a solution with a high concentration of solutes?
What is the term for a solution with a high concentration of solutes?
What happens to cells in a hypertonic solution?
What happens to cells in a hypertonic solution?
Why can drinking too much water without balancing it with salt intake be problematic?
Why can drinking too much water without balancing it with salt intake be problematic?
What is the main function of carrier proteins in a cell?
What is the main function of carrier proteins in a cell?
Which type of transport requires energy from ATP?
Which type of transport requires energy from ATP?
What is the term for the 'tug of war' between the inside and outside of a cell, where water moves in or out to balance the solute concentration?
What is the term for the 'tug of war' between the inside and outside of a cell, where water moves in or out to balance the solute concentration?
Which of the following is an example of a channel protein?
Which of the following is an example of a channel protein?
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
What is the term for the measure of the number of particles in a solution?
What is the term for the measure of the number of particles in a solution?
What is the main cause of hydrostatic pressure?
What is the main cause of hydrostatic pressure?
What is the function of hydrostatic pressure in the body?
What is the function of hydrostatic pressure in the body?
What happens when osmotic pressure is unequal and Doris is given hypertonic fluid?
What happens when osmotic pressure is unequal and Doris is given hypertonic fluid?
What is the main function of osmotic pressure in the body?
What is the main function of osmotic pressure in the body?
What happens when osmotic pressure is unequal and Doris is given hypotonic fluid?
What happens when osmotic pressure is unequal and Doris is given hypotonic fluid?
What is the analogy for osmotic pressure?
What is the analogy for osmotic pressure?
