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define diffusion:
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the passive transport of solutes from regions of high concentration to low.
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define osmosis:
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the diffusion of water across a plasma membrane
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define hypertonic solution:
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more solute and less water than the intracellular fluid (water exits)
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define hypotonic solution:
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more water and less solute than the intracellular fluid (water enters)
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define isotonic solution:
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when the water and solute are identical to that of the intracellular fluid. EQUILIBRIUM. because of this water does not enter nor exit and cell maintains its proper volume
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