b. The salt water is a hypertonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will release water through osmosis.
By rinsing his mouth with a warm saltwater solution, Kelvin is creating a hypertonic environment in his mouth. This means that there is a higher concentration of salt outside of the cells than inside the cells. As a result, water will move out of the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth through osmosis, helping to reduce the swelling and promote healing.
Kelvin got his wisdom teeth removed and his mouth is swollen. His doctor tells him to rinse his mouth with a warm saltwater solution every few hours. How does the saltwater solution help heal Kelvin's mouth?
a
The salt water is a hypertonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will take in water through diffusion.
b
The salt water is a hypertonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will release water through osmosis.
c
The salt water is a hypotonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will take in water through osmosis.
d
The salt water is a hypotonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will release water through diffusion.
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