A solution with the same osmotic pressure as the blood is
A)nontonic to the blood.
B)isotonic to the blood.
C)hypotonic to the blood.
D)hypertonic to the blood.
E)molar to the blood.

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Isotonic solutions have the same osmotic pressure as the blood, meaning that there is no net movement of water in or out of the cells. This is ideal for intravenous fluids or eye drops, where changes in osmotic pressure can damage cells. A nontonic solution would have a different osmotic pressure than the blood, leading to either water leaving or entering the cells, whereas hypotonic solutions have a lower osmotic pressure and hypertonic solutions have a higher osmotic pressure than the blood. "Molar" is not a relevant term in this context.

A Solution with the Same Osmotic Pressure as the Blood