Solutions That Cause Water to Enter Cells by Osmosis Are

question 96

Multiple Choice

Solutions that cause water to enter cells by osmosis are called:

• A)hypertonic.
• B)isotonic.
• C)hypotonic.
• D)permeable.
• E)hydrophilic.

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Definitions:

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste.

Neighboring Cells

Cells that are situated close to each other, often sharing a similar function or contributing to the same biological process.

Oxytocin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland, known for its roles in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth.