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

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2
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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

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3
Q

higher concentration of nonpenetrating solutes than seen in the
cell, lose water, shrivel or crenate

A

Hypertonic

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4
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more dilute than cells, cells plump up or lyse

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Hypotonic

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