If the osmolarity of intracellular fluid (ICF) is higher than that of extracellular fluid (ECF), what is the tonicity of the blood?

A) The blood is isotonic to the ICF.
B) The blood is hypotonic to the ICF.
C) The blood is hypertonic to the ICF.
D) The blood is hypertonic to the ECF.


B

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