If the Concentration of Sodium Chloride in the Interstitial Fluid

question 152

Multiple Choice

If the concentration of sodium chloride in the interstitial fluid surrounding cells decreases and the concentration of other solutes remains constant,

• A) the cells will shrink.
• B) the cells will swell.
• C) the fluid outside of the cells will become isotonic.
• D) the fluid outside of the cells will become hypertonic.
• E) the cells will not change.

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