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 release water through osmosis.
b
The salt water is a hypertonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will take in water through diffusion.
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.
c. The salt water is a hypotonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will take in water through osmosis.
Rinsing the mouth with a warm saltwater solution can help reduce swelling and promote healing by creating a hypotonic environment, causing the swollen cells in the mouth to take in water and decrease in size. This process, known as osmosis, helps to alleviate the swelling and discomfort in Kelvin's mouth after getting his wisdom teeth removed.
Are you sure its not Hypertonic?
Apologies for the confusion earlier. Yes, the correct answer is actually:
a. The salt water is a hypertonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will release water through osmosis.
Thank you for pointing that out.
Which one is it?
I apologize for the mistake in my previous responses. The correct answer is:
a. The salt water is a hypertonic solution, and the swollen cells in Kelvin's mouth will release water through osmosis.
Thank you for your patience and for bringing this to my attention.