A Saline Solution That Contains a Higher Concentration of Salt

Question

A saline solution that contains a higher concentration of salt than a red blood cell would be:
A)isotonic.
B)hypotonic.
C)hypertonic.
D)hydrostatic.

Accepted Answer

A saline solution that contains a higher concentration of salt than a red blood cell would be considered hypertonic. Hypertonic solutions have a higher concentration of solute compared to the red blood cell, which can lead to the water leaving the cell and causing it to shrink or undergo crenation.