Describe what would happen to red blood cells if a person received a transfusion of distilled (pure) water

What will be an ideal response?


Since the distilled water contains no solute, it would be very hypotonic to the cells. Consequently, water would rapidly enter the red blood cells causing them to swell and possibly rupture (lyse).

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Carl is suffering from hypothyroidism. What is hypothyroidism? How could his physician determine whether the malfunction is in the hypothalamus and pituitary or at the level of the gland itself?

What will be an ideal response?

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What hormone from the adrenal medulla stimulates the alpha and beta receptors?

a. mineralocorticoids b. amino acids c. aldosterone d. catecholamines

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Which of the following sutures connects the two parietal bones?

A. Coronal B. Lambdoidal C. Squamousal D. Sagittal

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