The Shape of Erythrocytes Is Maintained Primarily by

question 9

Multiple Choice

The shape of erythrocytes is maintained primarily by

• A) The plasma membrane
• B) Intracellular pressure
• C) The cytoskeleton
• D) The Na-K-ATPase
• E) A constant osmotic pressure difference across the membrane

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