A Red Blood Cell Placed in Distilled Water Would Be

question 7

Multiple Choice

A red blood cell placed in distilled water would be expected to

• A) swell and lyse.
• B) shrink and lyse.
• C) swell and crenate.
• D) shrink and crenate.

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Definitions:

Embolus

A circulating mass in a blood vessel; foreign material that obstructs a blood vessel.

Foreign Material

Substances or objects not naturally present or expected to be in a particular location, which can cause harm or infection if introduced into the body.

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Collar Bone

The clavicle, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, part of the human skeletal system.