Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 3 - The Cellular Level of Organization - Figure 3.9 - Page 68: 2

Answer

If a red blood cell were placed in a 2.0% of sodium chloride, more water would leave the cell than would enter the cell from this hypertonic environment. As a result, the RBC would shrink or undergo crenation.

Work Step by Step

Cells shrink in hypertonic solutions, hydrolyse in hypotonic solutions, and remain the same in isotonic solutions.
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