A patient is in need of hydration. Which type of solution are the patient’s cells most likely in?
Biology · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Correct answer is hypertonic solution.
Hypertonic solution: A solution that contains more dissolved particles (such as salt and other electrolytes) than is found in normal cells and blood. For example, hypertonic solutions are used for soaking wounds.
A solution with a lower solute concentration as compared to a solvent is called a hypotonic solution. In contrast, a solution with a high solute concentration as compared to a solvent is called a hypertonic solution.