Chapter 25.2, Problem 7QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The changes in a cell if it lies in interstitial fluid that is hypotonic to cytosol. Also, state the reason for these changes.

Introduction:

Tonicity is the comparison of the ability of two solutions to cause the movement of water by osmosis. On the basis of the concentration of solute, there are two major types of solutions that exist, namely hypotonic and hypertonic solutions.