When a person is dehydrated, his or her IV fluids should be __________ because...

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


sotonic
because either a hypertonic or hypotonic IV would damage red blood cells.

Biology & Microbiology

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You recently discovered a new element, and find that this particular element has one electron its outer energy level. What would you expect will happen to an atom of this element if placed in water?

A. It will gain an electron forming a positive ion. B. It will lose an electron forming a negative ion. C. It will lose an electron forming a positive ion. D. It will gain an electron forming a negative ion.

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Nautiliaceae are chemolithoautotrophs from deep-sea ________ vent ecosystems

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The bones of the vertebrate skeleton are connected by flexor joints

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Members of phylum Ctenophora are diploblastic but lack cnidocytes

____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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