What Should the Tonicity of the Distilled Water Be Compared

question 21

Multiple Choice

What should the tonicity of the distilled water be compared to body cells?

• A) It should be isotonic to the cells.
• B) It should be hypotonic to the cells.
• C) It should be protonic to the cells.
• D) It should be hypertonic to the cells.

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Definitions:

Mucous

A thick, slippery substance produced by mucous membranes and glands to lubricate and protect certain parts of the body like the nasal passages and gastrointestinal tract.

Epithelium And Connective

These terms refer to two types of tissues; epithelium is a layer of cells covering the body surfaces or lining cavities, while connective tissue supports, binds, or separates other tissues and organs.

Connective And Muscle

This is not a single key term but refers to both connective tissue, which supports and binds other tissues, and muscle tissue, which is responsible for movement. NO.

Cutaneous

Pertaining to the skin, or relating to the skin as the body's largest organ.