Infusing a Hypotonic Solution Will Have Which of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

Infusing a hypotonic solution will have which of the following cellular effects?

• A) There will be no net shift of fluid.
• B) Fluid will shift from the intracellular space to dilute the extracellular space, causing cell shrinkage.
• C) Sodium will move from the extracellular space into the intracellular space.
• D) Fluid will shift from the extracellular space to a more concentrated intracellular space, causing cell swelling.

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