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1
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Cytology is the study of:

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Cells

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2
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Somatic cells are

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All body cells except sex cells

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3
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Examples of sex cells are

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Sperm, oocytes

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4
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The functions of the cell membrane are:

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  • To separate the cell from extracellular fluid
  • Control the exchange of matter
  • Provide structural support
  • Detect change through receptors
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5
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The function of cholesterol in the cell membrane is:

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Support the membrane to stay firm but flexible

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6
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Generally, proteins are able to drift around the cell membrane, this is called ____ ____

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membrane flow

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7
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Some proteins are confined to specific areas on the membrane called ____

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rafts

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8
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Integral proteins can be found:

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Embedded within the membrane

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9
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Peripheral proteins can be found:

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Bound to either the inner or outer surface

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10
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The function of carrier proteins are to:

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Transport specific solutes across the membrane

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11
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The function of anchoring proteins are to:

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Stabilize structures

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12
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The function of recognition proteins are to:

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Identify and label cells that are either normal or abnormal

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13
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The function of receptor proteins are to:

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Bind and respond to ligands (specific ions or hormones)

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14
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The function of protein channels are to:

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Regulate water, ion and other small solutes flow

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15
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The function of gated protein channels are to:

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Open/close for specific solutes

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16
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Membrane-bound enzymes ____ reaction by ____ the required activation energy

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catalyze, lowering

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17
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Describe the characteristics of a tight junction

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  • Membranes are tightly joined and fused together

- Highly selective barrier

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18
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Describe the characteristics of a desmosome

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  • Anchoring junction that is most common in the body

- Consist of plaque & strong filaments

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19
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Tight junctions can be found in:

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Epithelial tissue

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20
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Desmosomes can be found in:

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Skin, cardiac muscle, lining of uterus

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21
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Describe the characteristics of gap junctions:

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  • Communicating junction that has a channel between the membranes
  • Linked by connexons
  • Allow ions + small water soluble molecules to pass
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22
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Gap junctions can be found in:

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Cardiac and smooth muscle

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23
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Glycocalyx is a:

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membrane carbohydrate

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24
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The function of glycocalyx is:

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  • Lubricate + protect the membrane
  • Anchor cell in place and locomotion
  • Receptor for binding
  • Recognition for immune response
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25
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Microvilli contain:

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Microfilaments

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26
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Microvilli are ____ of the membrane that ____ surface area for ____ of nutrients

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Extensions, increase, absorption

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27
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Cilia contain:

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Microtubules

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28
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The two types of cilia are:

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Primary and motile cilia

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29
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The function of primary cilia are to:

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Act as a sensor

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30
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The function of motile cilia are to:

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Move materials over the surface of the cell

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31
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The cell membrane is a ____ bilayer

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phospholipid

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32
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The three components of cytoplasm are:

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Cytsol, organelles, inclusions

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33
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The four non-membranous organelles are:

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Cytoskeleton, centrosomes & centrioles, ribosomes, and proteasomes

34
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The six membranous organelles are:

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Endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, peroxisomes, and mitochondria

35
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The function of the cytoskeleton is:

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  • Provide strength support to the cell

- Move cellular structures + materials

36
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The components of the cytoskeleton are:

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Microfilaments, intermediate filaments, microtubules, cilia, flagella

37
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Microfilaments are made of ____ and attach the membrane to the ____

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actin, cytoplasm

38
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Intermediate filaments are found between ____ and ____

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microfilaments, microtubules

39
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Microtubules are made of ____ and extend from the ____

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tubulin, centrosome

40
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The function of intermediate filaments are to:

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Stabilize the position of organelles and the cell

41
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The function of microtubules are to:

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Move chromosomes during cell division

42
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The function of centrosomes and centrioles are to:

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Move chromosomes during cell division

43
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Ribosomes are the site of ____ synthesis

44
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The function of proteasomes are:

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The breakdown and recycling of damaged proteins

45
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The ER is composed of tubes and chambers called:

46
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The 4 functions of the ER are:

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  • Synthesis of protein, carbohydrates + lipids
  • Store synthesized products
  • Transport molecules within ER
  • Detoxification of drugs/toxins
47
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The function of the rough ER is:

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  • Modify synthesized proteins

- Send proteins to Golgi apparatus in transport vesicles

48
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The function of the smooth ER:

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Synthesize phospholipids + cholesterol

49
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The function of the Golgi apparatus is:

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  • Storage, alteration, and packaging of hormones, enzymes. and lysosomes
  • Add/remove carbohydrates to/from protein
  • Modifies membrane
50
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The function of lysosomes are:

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To remove damaged organelles and pathogens

51
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Lysosomes are:

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Vesicles containing digestive enzymes

52
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Describe autolysis

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Occurs when the regulatory mechanism for lysosomes is damaged and the lysosomes disintegrate, causing the digestive enzymes to be released into the cytoplasm and destroy the cell’s organelles

53
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The function of peroxisomes are:

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  • The catabolize of fats + other organic compounds

- Neutralizes toxic by-products (hydrogen peroxide) formed during catabolism

54
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The function of mitochondria are to:

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Produce ATP

55
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The function of the nucleus is:

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Control of metabolism, protein synthesis & storage and processing of genetic info.

56
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Vaults are large ribonucleoproteins, what is their function?

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  • Nuclear-cytoplasmic transport
  • mRNA localization
  • Drug resistance
  • Cell signalling
57
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The function of inclusions are:

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Storage of nutrients in membrane bound vacuoles

58
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The three types of cell adhesions are:

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Tight junction, desmosome, gap junction

59
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Describe passive (simple) diffusion

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Lipid-soluble substances moving down the concentration gradient

60
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When is assisted membrane transport used?

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When molecules (large, non-lipid soluble) can’t cross the plasma membrane on their own so the cell needs to provide them a mechanism to do so.

61
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What are the five factors that influence rate of diffusion?

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Distance, molecule size, temperature, concentration gradient, electrical gradient

62
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Secondary active transport means it gets its energy _________ from ATP.

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indirectly

63
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What is the formula for net diffusion?

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(Diffusion from A to B) - (Diffusion from B to A)

64
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Osmotic pressure is:

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The force of water moving into an area with high solute concentration

65
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What are the 2 types of secondary active transport?

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Co-transport & counter-transport.

66
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Passive carrier-mediated transport facilitates the transfer of a substance cross the membrane ____ the concentration gradient and ______ require energy.

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with, doesn’t

67
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Co-transport means that 2 molecules are moving in the ____ direction across the membrane.

68
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Counter-transport means 2 molecules are moving in ________ directions across the membrane.

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opposite/different

69
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Describe filtration

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Transport of water and molecules due to hydrostatic pressure

70
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Describe osmosis

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Movement of water down the concentration gradient

71
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What are 3 important characteristics of carrier-mediated diffusion?

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  1. Specificity (specific substances need specific carriers)
  2. Saturation (there are a limited number of carriers)
  3. Competition (more than 1 substance using the same carrier)
72
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Vesicular transport is an ______ form of membrane transport and ____ energy.

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active, uses/needs

73
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Exocytosis is where a substance is taken ___ of a cell.

74
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What are the 3 types of endocytosis?

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Phagocytosis, pinocytosis & receptor-mediated.

75
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Exocytosis is where a substance is taken ___ of a cell.

76
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Hydrostatic pressure is:

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The force of water moving out of an area with low solute concentration

77
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Define tonicity

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The concentration of solute in the extracellular fluid and how it effects the volume/shape of a cell

78
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In an isotonic solution, the cell volume:

A

Remains constant

79
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In a hypotonic solution, which contains ____ solute, the cell volume ____

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less, increases

80
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In a hypertonic solution, which contains ____ solute, the cell volume ____

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more, decreases

NURS 106 (22 decks)

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