Edited - Amoeba Sisters Osmosis
Edited - Amoeba Sisters Osmosis
Edited - Amoeba Sisters Osmosis
3. Osmosis Scenario: The video clip mentioned a disaster 4. Osmosis Scenario: Fluid movement into the brain
scenario of a saltwater fish being placed in fresh water. after traumatic brain injury can result in dangerous brain
swelling.
What would occur if, instead, a freshwater fish was placed
in saltwater? One treatment that can be used in some of these cases is
adding a ______________________________ saline. You
Your answer needs to have an arrow indicating the need to decide whether this blank should be the word
direction of water flow in osmosis, a label for hypertonic or hypotonic. Remember, you are trying to
“hypertonic,” and a label for “hypotonic.” reduce the excessive fluid in the brain.