A Cell That Has Neither a Net Gain of Water

question 65

Multiple Choice

A cell that has neither a net gain of water nor net loss of water when it is immersed in a solution must be

• A)isotonic to its environment.
• B)hypertonic to its environment.
• C)hypotonic to its environment.
• D)metabolically inactive.

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Definitions:

Neural Impulse

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Cell Body

The central part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and integrates signals received by the dendrites.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released, allowing signals to pass from one neuron to another.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, influencing a wide range of bodily and psychological functions.