A solution that has an osmotic pressure greater than that of red blood cells is called?

I believe that is called a hypertonic solution. Here is a link. You should confirm that answer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Osmotic_pressure_on_blood_cells_diagram.svg

To find the name of a solution that has an osmotic pressure greater than that of red blood cells, we first need to understand what osmotic pressure is.

Osmotic pressure is the pressure required to prevent the net flow of solvent molecules across a semipermeable membrane, such as the membrane of red blood cells. It is determined by the concentration of solute particles in a solution.

Red blood cells have a specific osmotic pressure, which is typically around 7-7.8 atmospheres. A solution with an osmotic pressure higher than this will cause water to leave the red blood cells, leading to their shrinkage and potential damage.

Now, to determine the name of a solution with a higher osmotic pressure, we can consider different types of solutions. One example is a hypertonic solution.

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solute particles (e.g., salts, sugars) compared to the inside of the red blood cells. This higher concentration creates an osmotic pressure greater than that of the red blood cells. As a result, water moves out of the red blood cells to equalize the concentration, causing them to shrink or crenate.

Therefore, a solution with an osmotic pressure greater than that of red blood cells is called a hypertonic solution.