A hypertonic solution refers to a solution having a higher solute concentration or osmolarity than the cell’s cytoplasm; therefore, the extracellular fluid contains a lower concentration of water …

Jul 19, 2025 · Osmosis is the passive movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute …

Reverse osmosis is the net flow of water to the less concentrated or pure water across the semipermeable membrane by applying external pressure more than the osmotic pressure.

Jul 23, 2025 · Osmotic stress occurs when there is an imbalance in the concentration of water and solutes across a cell’s membrane. This imbalance challenges a cell’s ability to maintain its …

As the local environment becomes drier, water moves from an area of higher concentration (in this case, remember that the cell is mostly water) into an area of lower concentration (in this …

The key to remember about osmosis is that water flows from the solution with the lower solute concentration into the solution with higher solute concentration. This means that water flows in …

Particles will tend to diffuse from areas of high concentration to areas of lower concentration to reach equilibrium. However, if the membrane is not permeable to the particles, then instead of …

Feb 26, 2024 · In the context of your cells, this means if you don't have enough water circulating through your body, water will be drawn from the inside of the cells due to increased osmotic …

May 29, 2025 · When placed in a solution with a higher water concentration (e.g., pure water), red blood cells gain water by osmosis, causing them to swell and burst. On the other hand, when …

Nov 25, 2025 · If the concentration of solutes outside the cell is too high, the environment is hypertonic, causing water to rush out and the cell to shrivel. Conversely, if the external solute …