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What to do if i have hypertonic saline or distelled water to a cell, which is healthier?
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Neither: Hypertonic saline will draw water out of cells. Distilled water is pulled into cells. Normal Saline is the normal fluid for cell health - does not swell or dehydrate cells.
Answered 11/28/2017
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