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mjcurry mjcurry
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Osmoregulation must be tightly controlled in order to keep ion concentrations at their appropriate levels.
This is true for all types of cells, regardless of whether they are prokaryotes or eukaryotes.
a. How can molecules and/or ions be transported across the membranes of animal cells? Briefly explain
each mechanism of transport.
b. You are a physician and your patient has come into the hospital slightly dehydrated. You prescribe 0.9%
saline, given intravenously (directly into the bloodstream). This concentration of saline is isotonic to
normal blood composition. Explain why you might choose to give your patient isotonic saline.
c. What would happen to your patient’s blood cells if you had instead prescribed an intravenous
treatment of distilled water, and why?
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