The Loss of the Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)during Ischemia Causes Cells

question 20

Multiple Choice

The loss of the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) during ischemia causes cells to:

• A) Shrink because of the influx of calcium (Ca).
• B) Shrink because of the influx of potassium chloride (KCl).
• C) Swell because of the influx of sodium chloride (NaCl).
• D) Swell because of the influx of nitric oxide (NO).

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