Tag: hypotonic
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What would happen to a freshwater fish that suddenly found itself in the Atlantic Ocean? Explain.
Biology Osmosis All cells contain a plasma membrane or cell membrane that forms the boundary of the cell. Among its many functions, it will act as the gatekeeper to regulate what materials can move into and out of the cell. Water moves easily across this border. Water movement is essential for the cell to maintain…
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An older adult patient presents to the emergency department reporting severe vomiting and diarrhea, sweating, and rapid heartbeat but has a normal temperature. In continuing the assessment of the patient, what should the nurse first suspect?
Choose the best answer unless directed otherwise. 1. Which of the following intravenous solutions is hypotonic? 1. Normal saline 2. 0.45% saline 3. Ringer’s lactate 4. 5% dextrose in normal saline 2. Which of the following hormones retains water in the body? 1. Antidiuretic hormone 2. Thyroid hormone 3. Adenosine triphosphate 4. Insulin 3. Which…
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Which solution is hypertonic and which is hypotonic? Explain.
Conduct this experiment the shell must be removed. To remove the shell place the two eggs in a jar of vinegar large enough to cover the two eggs with the liquid. Allow standing for three days. Because the inner semipermeable membrane is fragile, take care not to puncture or tear the membrane when moving the…