this is a question on my biology exam paper and i cant find the anser anywhere
2007-12-29 03:28:27 · 4 answers · asked by abbiedoola 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Plain water will cause the cells in the body to swell, in addition, the fluid needs to be sterile. Our cells live in an Isotonic solution ( basically salt water) that can be given through a vein. Normal saline ( salt water) is 0.9 %. If a cell is exposed to a hypertonic solution, it will shrink. Hypotonic solutions ( too much water) will cause cells to swell. Hypo= swell, hyper=shrink. Think of a balloon that is filled with water, the balloon will swell. I hope that this is useful.
2007-12-29 03:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Ruth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should administer an isotonic solution to body fluids, such as saline solution (NaCl 0.9%).
2007-12-29 11:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by ♥*´`*•.katie.•*´`*♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you never hook me up to a drip. Look at what is used to re-hydrate patients.
2007-12-29 11:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will not answer your exam question directly, but look up "plasmolysis" and "hypotonic"
2007-12-29 11:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by Gregg H 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋