Mannitol, which is a carbohydrate is given to patients who have sustained head injuries that result in brain swelling.

It is administered as an aqueous solution with a concentration of 1.37 M. A). How many millimeters of this solution should be given to provide a close of 70. G of mannitol? Note: the molar Mass of mannitol is 182.17 g/mol. B). This solution is hypertonic to body fluids. How does this alleviate brain swelling? Be specific