A Red Blood Cell Is Placed in a Hypertonic Solution

question 44

Multiple Choice

A red blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution.This means the concentration of solutes in the solution is __________ than the concentration of solutes in the intracellular fluid,and will cause the cell to ______________.

• A) higher;swell
• B) lower;swell
• C) higher;shrink
• D) lower;shrink
• E) lower;burst

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Definitions:

Fraud

Intentionally misleading someone to obtain an unjust advantage or to strip someone of their lawful entitlement.

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Special Duties

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Self-Interest

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