Question 8 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A
Cells may become dehydrated when water leaves the cell and enters the surrounding environment, leaving the cell limp and shriveled. When this happens, what type of solution is the cell in, and how would taking in water help the cell?
Answer
h
hypertonic; the concentration outside the cell would become less concentrated, and the water would reenter the cell
h
hypotonic; the concentration outside the cell would become less concentrated, and the water would reenter the cell
h
hypertonic; the concentration inside the cell would become less concentrated, and the water would reenter the cell
h
hypotonic; the concentration inside the cell would become less concentrated, and the water would reenter the cell