Which of these statements correctly describes hypotonicity?
A)During hypotonicity, water enters the cells by osmosis.
B)The only cause of hypotonicity is drinking excess fluid.
C) It is a major consequence of diabetes mellitus, which is a deficiency of vasopressin.
D) It is usually associated with a negative water balance.

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Hypotonicity is a condition in which the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell compared to inside the cell. This causes water to move into the cell by osmosis, leading to swelling and potentially bursting of the cell. This can occur due to a variety of reasons such as excessive water intake, loss of solutes in the extracellular fluid, or disorders of the endocrine system that regulate water balance.

Which of These Statements Correctly Describes Hypotonicity