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.

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A solution that has a higher concentration of solutes (salt in this case) than inside a cell is considered hypertonic. This type of solution would cause water to leave the cell in an attempt to balance out the concentration gradients, which can lead to cell shrinking or even death.

A Saline Solution That Contains a Higher Concentration of Salt