____ occurs when solutes are more concentrated on one side of the membrane than on the other.
A) Osmoytic thirst
B) Osmotic pressure
C) Hypovolemic thirst
D) Hypovolemic pressure

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Osmotic pressure occurs when there is a difference in solute concentration on either side of the membrane, causing water to move to the side with higher concentration to achieve equilibrium. This can result in cellular swelling or shrinking and affects processes such as hydration and nutrient uptake in organisms. A is incorrect because osmotic thirst is a response to cellular dehydration, not concentration imbalances. C and D are incorrect because they refer to specific types of thirst and pressure that are not related to solute concentration.

____ Occurs When Solutes Are More Concentrated on One Side