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What are isotonic solutions?
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when solutions on both sides of membrane are in equal concentration.
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examples of isotonic solutions
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0.9% NS
lactated ringers D5W |
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What are hypotonic solutions?
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solution has lower concentration of solute
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Examples of hypotonic solutions?
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0.45 NS
distilled water |
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What type transfer happens with hypotonic solutions?
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osmosis -- draws water from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution
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