The water of blood plasma and the water inside RBCs are solutions that are ____ to each other.
A)neutral
B)isotonic
C)hypotonic
D)hypertonic

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The water of blood plasma and the water inside RBCs are isotonic to each other, meaning they have the same concentration of solutes. This is important for maintaining proper cell function and preventing damage to the RBCs. If the solutions were hypotonic (lower solute concentration), water would enter the RBCs and cause them to swell and potentially burst. If the solutions were hypertonic (higher solute concentration), water would leave the RBCs and cause them to shrink and potentially become damaged.

The Water of Blood Plasma and the Water Inside RBCs