An aqueous solution whose solute concentration is less than that of the intracellular fluid is termed
A) cytoplasmic.
B) isotonic.
C) hypovolemic.
D) hypertonic.
E) hypotonic.

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An aqueous solution whose solute concentration is less than that of the intracellular fluid is termed hypotonic. This means that the solute concentration outside of the cell is lower than inside the cell, causing water to move into the cell and potentially causing it to swell or burst.

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