Part -1:
1. Briefly describe the significance of permeability and ionic concentrations in the process of maintenance of cellular membrane potential.
2. Why osmotic pressure plays so important role in the process of fluid shifting?
Part -2:
1. Calculate the molarity and osmolality of a 1 L solution containing the following solutes. Assume complete dissociation of all electrolytes.
Molarity (mmole/L) Osmolality (mOsm/kg/H2O)
1. 9 g NaCl _______________ ____________
2. 100 g Glucose _______________ ____________
3. 5 g Urea _______________ ____________