Which of These Statements Correctly Describes Hypotonicity

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements correctly describes hypotonicity?

• A)During hypotonicity, water enters the cells by osmosis.
• B)The only cause of hypotonicity is drinking excess fluid.
• C) It is a major consequence of diabetes mellitus, which is a deficiency of vasopressin.
• D) It is usually associated with a negative water balance.

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