The shape and size of a cell remain unaffected under normal conditions because

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If intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid have the same osmolarity, there will be no net movement of water across the cell membrane and the cell's shape and size will remain unaffected. If extracellular fluid has a higher osmolarity than intracellular fluid, water will move out of the cell through osmosis, causing the cell to shrink. If intracellular fluid has a higher osmolarity than extracellular fluid, water will move into the cell through osmosis, causing the cell to swell and potentially burst. The components of the intracellular and extracellular fluid are not relevant to whether the cell's shape and size remain constant.

The Shape and Size of a Cell Remain Unaffected Under