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Osmosis is an ongoing process in the body that is possible because cell membranes are selectively permeable (semipermeable). Osmosis effects can be observed in the lab. For example, differences in osmotic pressure inside and outside a red blood cell can result in crenation (shriveling) or hemolysis (rupture). For this reason, care must be taken when administering intravenous (IV) fluids to hospital patients. If the IV solution has a different concentration from extracellular fluid, the patient's red blood cells would be negatively affected. Lactated Ringer's solution is 0.9% saline and is commonly used in IV therapy. The diagram shows three solutions: an isotonic solution, a hypertonic solution, and a hypotonic solution. First, place the appropriate red blood cell in each solution. Then, answer the question about the solution in the beakers. You will need to scroll down to see the second part of this question.

          Osmosis is an ongoing process in the body that is possible because cell membranes are selectively permeable (semipermeable). Osmosis effects can be observed in the lab. For example, differences in osmotic pressure inside and outside a red blood cell can result in crenation (shriveling) or hemolysis (rupture). For this reason, care must be taken when administering intravenous (IV) fluids to hospital patients. If the IV solution has a different concentration from extracellular fluid, the patient's red blood cells would be negatively affected. Lactated Ringer's solution is 0.9% saline and is commonly used in IV therapy. The diagram shows three solutions: an isotonic solution, a hypertonic solution, and a hypotonic solution. First, place the appropriate red blood cell in each solution. Then, answer the question about the solution in the beakers. You will need to scroll down to see the second part of this question.

Osmosis is an ongoing process in the body that is possible because cell membranes are selectively permeable (semipermeable). Osmosis effects can be observed in the lab. For example, differences in osmotic pressure inside and outside a red blood cell can result in crenation (shriveling) or hemolysis (rupture). For this reason, care must be taken when administering intravenous (IV) fluids to hospital patients. If the IV solution has a different concentration from extracellular fluid, the patient's red blood cells would be negatively affected. Lactated Ringer's solution is 0.9% saline and is commonly used in IV therapy. The diagram shows three solutions: an isotonic solution, a hypertonic solution, and a hypotonic solution. First, place the appropriate red blood cell in each solution. Then, answer the question about the solution in the beakers. You will need to scroll down to see the second part of this question.

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