During Cell Injury Caused by Hypoxia, Why Is There an Increase

question 26

Multiple Choice

During cell injury caused by hypoxia, why is there an increase in the osmotic pressure within the cell?

• A)Because plasma proteins enter the cell
• B)Because the ATPase-driven pump is stronger during hypoxia
• C)Because sodium chloride enters the cell
• D)Because there is an influx of glucose through the injured cell membranes

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