Identify the movement of water in surrounding medium and intracellular environment, given these hypothetical conditions. a. surrounding medium (7% salt, 93 % water) b. intracellular environment - RBC (25% salt, 75% water) 2. a. surrounding medium (35% salt, 65% water) b. intracellular concentration - RBC ( 2% salt, 98% water)

Identify the movement of water in surrounding medium and intracellular environment, given these hypothetical conditions. a. surrounding medium (7% salt, 93 % water) b. intracellular environment - RBC (25% salt, 75% water) 2. a. surrounding medium (35% salt, 65% water) b. intracellular concentration - RBC ( 2% salt, 98% water)

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Lauralee Sherwood

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Chapter3: The Plasma Membrane And Membrane Potential

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