When the Concentration of Solutes in Fluid Is Higher Outside

question 33

Multiple Choice

When the concentration of solutes in fluid is higher outside the cell than inside:

• A)Water moves into the cell by osmosis
• B)Water moves into the cell by facilitated diffusion
• C)Water moves out of the cell by facilitated diffusion
• D)Water moves out of the cell by osmosis
• E)The cell will swell and possibly rupture

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism, as well as mineralocorticoids that regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from their original source towards a less threatening object or person.

Frustration

An emotional response arising when a person faces resistance in achieving a desired goal or outcome.