2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components
Concentration Gradients and Diffusion
Problem 3.1a
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Textbook QuestionA patient is admitted to the hospital and given intravenous (IV) fluids. Four hours later, the patient complains that his mouth and eyes feel dry. You notice that he displays signs of dehydration, and when you check his IV, you see that he was given the wrong kind of fluids. Were these fluids likely hypotonic, isotonic, or hypertonic? Explain.
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