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Solution where inside and outside of the cell have same tonicity. No gradient, no loss or gain of water. Concentration of water and Na are equal. Normal looking cell. |
Isotonic. |
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Solution outside the cell has.. higher concentration of water and lower concentration of Na. Red blood cell ruptures (hemolysis). A swollen looking cell. |
Hypotonic. |
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Solution outside of cell has.. lower concentration of water and higher concentration of Na. Shriveled cell. |
Hypertonic. |