A Balloon That Is Permeable to Water but Not to Glucose

question 6

Multiple Choice

A balloon that is permeable to water but not to glucose contains a 10% glucose solution. A beaker contains a 5% glucose solution. Which statement correctly classifies the solutions?

• A)The solution in the beaker is hypertonic relative to the solution in the balloon.
• B)The solutions in the balloon and the beaker are isotonic to each other.
• C)The solution in the balloon is hypotonic relative to the solution in the beaker.
• D)The solution in the balloon is hypertonic relative to the solution in the beaker.

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Definitions:

Intraocular Pressure

The fluid pressure inside the eye, important for the eye's health and function.

Viscous

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high resistance to flow.

Optic Disc

The point in the eye where the optic nerve meets the retina, also known as the blind spot, as it contains no photoreceptor cells.

Vascular Tunic

The middle layer of the eye comprising the choroid, ciliary body, and iris, which provides blood supply and supports intraocular structures.