Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (Looseleaf) (Custom Package)
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (Looseleaf) (Custom Package)
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Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Hypotonic is the solution, which has less solute than the solvent. This causes the solvent to move to higher concentration of solute, to attain equilibrium.

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