In Hypoxic Injury,sodium Enters the Cell and Causes Swelling Because

question 35

Multiple Choice

In hypoxic injury,sodium enters the cell and causes swelling because:

• A) The cell membrane permeability increases for sodium during periods of hypoxia.
• B) ATP is insufficient to maintain the pump that keeps sodium out of the cell.
• C) The lactic acid produced by the hypoxia binds with sodium in the cell.
• D) Sodium cannot be transported to the cell membrane during hypoxia.

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