Question

Kelvin got his wisdom teeth removed and his mouth is swollen. his doctor tells him to rinse his mouth with a warm saltwater solution every few hours. how does the saltwater solution help heal kelvin's mouth? a. The salt water is a hypertonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will release water through osmosis. b. The salt water is a hypotonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will take in water through osmosis. c. The salt water is a hypotonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will release water through diffusion d. The salt water is a hypertonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will take in water through diffusion.

Answer 1

b. The salt water is a hypotonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will take in water through osmosis.

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