Which term describes a solution that has a lower osmolarity than blood?
a. Isotonic
b. Hypertonic
c. Hypotonic
d. Hydrophobic
ANS: C
A solution that has a lower osmolarity than blood is called hypotonic. A fluid that has the same osmolarity as the blood is called isotonic. Hypertonic solutions exert greater osmotic pressure than blood. A substance that is hyprophobic does not dissolve in water.
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