Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 3, Problem 2RE
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If the given statement 'cells shrink in response to a hypertonic medium' is true or false should be determined.
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A hypertonic solution refers to a specific kind of solution, which exhibits a higher concentration of solutes on the exterior of a cell when compared with the interior of a cell. In this case, the cells seems to be deprived of solutes.
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