Osmosis differs from diffusion in that it refers to:
movement solutes from the cells to the interstitial fluid
movement of fluid out of the vascular system
substances moved across a membrane with the use of energy
movement of solvent across a semi-permeable membrane
The Correct Answer is D
A. movement solutes from the cells to the interstitial fluid: This describes diffusion, specifically solute movement down a concentration gradient.
B. movement of fluid out of the vascular system: This could describe filtration or capillary leakage, not osmosis specifically.
C. substances moved across a membrane with the use of energy: This describes active transport, not osmosis.
D. movement of solvent across a semi-permeable membrane: Osmosis is the passive movement of water (solvent) through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. 430 ml: This doesn’t include all oral items.
B. 450 ml: Juice (120) + cereal (180) + tea (150) = 450 ml total oral intake.
C. 300 ml: Underestimates total oral intake.
D. 1500 ml: This may include IV fluid, which isn’t oral intake.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. none of the answers are correct: One of the listed answers (isotonic) is
B. hypotonic: Hypotonic fluids cause water to move into cells, potentially leading to cellular swelling.
C. isotonic: Isotonic fluids (e.g., 0.9% NaCl) have the same osmolarity as plasma and expand extracellular volume without causing fluid shifts.
D. hypertonic: Hypertonic fluids draw water out of cells, causing cellular dehydration.
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