What is the effect of osmotic pressure on solutions of different solute concentrations, separated by a semipermeable membrane?
a. Causes a net loss of fluid.
b. Equal distribution of solvent.
c. Has no effect in this situation.
d. Redistribution of the solute.
ANS: B
Osmotic pressure tries to distribute solvent molecules so that the same concentration exists on both sides of the membrane.
You might also like to view...
When checking for skin turgor, you should:
A) gently pick up a fold of skin, then release it. B) use the back of your hand to determine temperature. C) press the nail beds, then release. D) palpate the skin for flaking.
The federal agency that is composed of community health centers, migrant workers' health centers, and primary care programs is called the ________
A) HCFA B) HRSA C) ADIR D) SAMSHA E) AoA
When coding CHF, search for the Main Term:
A) congestive. B) failure in the Index. C) heart. D) none of the above.
If the lower leg is straightened away from the upper leg, the movement is ____
A) abduction B) adduction C) flexion D) extension