Hyperosmotic definition - quiz - Biology Articles, Tutorials & Dictionary Online

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1. What is a hyperosmotic solution?

A solution with an osmotic pressure lower than the other solution

A solution with fewer solutes than the other solution

A solution with higher amount of solute than the other solution

2. The number of solute per solution volume or weight

Osmolarity

Osmolality

Tonicity

3. Which part of the loop of Henle is the tubular fluid hyperosmotic to plasma?

Beginning of the loop of Henle

At the tip of the loop of Henle

Terminal portion of the loop of Henle

4. What happens to a cell exposed to a hyperosmotic solution?

Cell swells from water influx.

Cell size stays the same.

Cell shrinks from water efflux.

5. What happens to a cell in a hypoosmotic solution?

Cell swells from water influx.

Cell size stays the same.

Cell shrinks from water efflux.

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