Hyptonic Hypertonic Isotonic

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution, causing cells to swell as water enters them.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, causing cells to shrink as water leaves them.

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What is an isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution has an equal concentration of solutes compared to another solution, resulting in no net movement of water into or out of cells.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The cell swells and may burst due to the influx of water.

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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

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The cell shrinks and may become crenated due to the loss of water.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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How does osmosis relate to hypotonic solutions?

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In a hypotonic solution, water moves into the cell, leading to swelling.

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How does osmosis relate to hypertonic solutions?

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In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell, leading to shrinkage.

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What is the role of the cell membrane in osmosis?

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The cell membrane is semipermeable, allowing water to pass through while restricting the movement of solutes.

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What is the significance of isotonic solutions in medical treatments?

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Isotonic solutions are used in medical treatments to maintain cell volume and prevent damage during fluid administration.