You will observe osmosis and red blood cells by viewing smears of blood that has been exposed to different concentrations of salt. Examine blood DW0% slide at low, medium, and high power.

a) What happens to the red blood cells in hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic solutions?
b) How does osmosis impact the shape and integrity of red blood cells?
c) Explain the role of salt concentration in these observations.
d) How does this experiment relate to medical conditions like dehydration?