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**A ''isotonic'' solution is one that has an osmotic pressure '''the same''' as plasma.
 
**A ''isotonic'' solution is one that has an osmotic pressure '''the same''' as plasma.
 
**A ''hypertonic'' solution is one that has an osmotic pressure '''higher''' than plasma.
 
**A ''hypertonic'' solution is one that has an osmotic pressure '''higher''' than plasma.
*''''''Hypovolaemia''''' is a reduction in normal blood volume which can be caused by:
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*'''''Hypovolaemia''''' is a reduction in normal blood volume which can be caused by:
 
** Excessive sweating
 
** Excessive sweating
 
** Water deprivation
 
** Water deprivation
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