tonicity (Meaning)
Wordnet
tonicity (n)
the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
Webster
tonicity (n.)
The state of healthy tension or partial contraction of muscle fibers while at rest; tone; tonus.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tonicity
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tonicity Sentence Examples
- Isotonic solutions have the same tonicity as the cytoplasm of the cell.
- The tonicity of a solution is determined by its solute concentration.
- Hypertonic solutions have a higher tonicity than the cytoplasm of the cell.
- Hypotonic solutions have a lower tonicity than the cytoplasm of the cell.
- Cells will shrink in hypertonic solutions due to water loss.
- Cells will swell in hypotonic solutions due to water gain.
- The tonicity of blood plasma is maintained within a narrow range to prevent cell damage.
- Changes in tonicity can affect enzyme activity and protein structure.
- The kidney regulates blood tonicity by excreting or reabsorbing water.
- Maintaining tonicity is crucial for maintaining cell volume and function.
FAQs About the word tonicity
the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuliThe state of healthy tension or partial contraction of muscle fibers wh
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Isotonic solutions have the same tonicity as the cytoplasm of the cell.
The tonicity of a solution is determined by its solute concentration.
Hypertonic solutions have a higher tonicity than the cytoplasm of the cell.
Hypotonic solutions have a lower tonicity than the cytoplasm of the cell.
