When a cell is placed in a solution with a very low solute concentration, water diffuses into the cell.  Such a solution is called a(n) ________ solution.

A. hypertonic
B. isotonic
C. hypotonic
D. endergonic


Answer: C

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

What is hypercapnia and how does it affect respiration?

What will be an ideal response?

Anatomy & Physiology

Ginger had her blood analyzed and was informed that both anti-B and anti-D antibodies were present. Which of the following accurately explain her test results?

A. Ginger is most likely O? and though she has been exposed to the B and D antigen, she has not been exposed to the A antigen. B. Ginger has type A? blood, but has never been exposed to either the B nor D antigens. C. Ginger has type A? blood and has been exposed to the D antigen at some time in her life. D. Ginger is type B+ and has not been exposed to the B nor the D antigens.

Anatomy & Physiology

Metastasis is spreading of benign cancer cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Anatomy & Physiology

The round ligament of the liver is the fibrous remanat of which of the following structures?

(a) umbilical vein (b) ductus venosus (c) ductus arteriosus (d) umbilical artery (e) urachus

Anatomy & Physiology