The term isotonic may refer to;
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isotonic may refer to;
- Isotonic (exercise physiology)
In an isotonic contraction, tension remains unchanged and the muscle's length changes. Lifting an object off a desk, walking, and running involve isotonic contractions. A near isotonic contraction is known as Auxotonic contraction....
for the term associated with muscle contraction
- An isotone
Two nuclides are isotones if they have the same neutron number N. For example, Boron-12 and Carbon-13 both have 7 neutrons; S-36, Cl-37, Ar-38, K-39, Ca-40, these nuclei contain 20 neutrons each, etc...
in nuclear physics
- Isotonic solutions, solutions that have equal osmotic pressure, such as the isotonic environment in cell biology
- Isotonic sports drink
A sports drink is a beverage designed to help athletes rehydrate, as well as restore electrolytes, carbohydrates, and other nutrients, which can be depleted after training or competition. Electrolyte replacement promotes proper rehydration, which is important in delaying the onset of fatigue during...
to assist athletes rehydrate while balancing electrolytes
- An Isotonic cellular environment happens when an equal concentration exists inside and outside the cell.