An Erythrocyte Is Placed in a Hypotonic Solution of 100

question 86

Multiple Choice

An erythrocyte is placed in a hypotonic solution of 100 mOsm. What will happen to the cell?

• A) The cell swells to three times its original volume, Vf = 3Vo.
• B) The cell shrinks to one half its original volume, Vf = 1/2 Vo.
• C) The cell swells to twice its original volume, Vf = 2Vo.
• D) The cell volume increases by one third, Vf = 4/3 Vo.
• E) The cell volume remains unchanged.

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