Regarding Loss of RBC Membrane Deformability, All of the Following

question 23

Multiple Choice

Regarding loss of RBC membrane deformability, all of the following are true except:

• A) increase in ATP level.
• B) decrease in ATP level.
• C) increase in calcium level.
• D) decrease in spectrin phosphorylation level.

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Definitions:

Endosteum

A thin vascular membrane of connective tissue that lines the inner surface of bony tissue in the medullary cavities of bone.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue that has a porous structure, found at the ends of long bones and in the inner layers of short, flat, and irregular bones.

Mineral Salts

Inorganic substances that are essential for life, contributing to bone structure, nerve conduction, muscle function, and many other cellular processes.

Collagen Fibers

Strong, fibrous proteins found in connective tissue, providing strength and elasticity.