What will happen when isotonic fluid is added to the ECF?
A) Fluid will shift from the ICF into the ECF
B) Fluid will not shift between the ECF and ICF
C) Fluid will shift from the ECF into the ICF
D) Fluid will move the solutes out from ICF

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Isotonic fluid has the same concentration of solutes as the ECF, so there will be no concentration gradient between the ECF and ICF to drive fluid movement. As a result, fluid will not shift between the ECF and ICF.

What Will Happen When Isotonic Fluid Is Added to the ECF