Intravenous solutions (IV Fluids) must be prepared so that they are isotonic to red blood cells. A 0.9 % salt solution is isotonic to red blood cells, a. Explain what will happen to a red blood cell if placed in a solution of 99.3% water and 0.7% salt? b.Explain what would happen to a red blood cell if placed in a solution of 90% water and 10% salt?

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Question 1: Please consider the following questions related to osmosis.
Intravenous solutions (IV Fluids) must be prepared so that they are isotonic to red blood cells. A 0.9 % salt
solution is isotonic to red blood cells.
a. Explain what will happen to a red blood cell if placed in a solution of 99.3% water and 0.7% salt?
b.Explain what would happen to a red blood cell if placed in a solution of 90% water and 10% salt?
Question 2: Consider the cell membrane in the below figure.
Transcribed Image Text:Subjective questions Question 1: Please consider the following questions related to osmosis. Intravenous solutions (IV Fluids) must be prepared so that they are isotonic to red blood cells. A 0.9 % salt solution is isotonic to red blood cells. a. Explain what will happen to a red blood cell if placed in a solution of 99.3% water and 0.7% salt? b.Explain what would happen to a red blood cell if placed in a solution of 90% water and 10% salt? Question 2: Consider the cell membrane in the below figure.
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