Tonicity Flashcards
1
Q
Refers to the ability of a solution to change the shape of cells by
altering the cells; internal water volume
A
Tonicity
2
Q
have the same concentrations of nonpenetrating solutes as those
found in the cells, retain shape, exhibit no net loss or gain of water
A
Isotonic
3
Q
higher concentration of nonpenetrating solutes than seen in the
cell, lose water, shrivel or crenate
A
Hypertonic
4
Q
more dilute than cells, cells plump up or lyse
A
Hypotonic