Question

which of the following might result in damaged red blood cells?
select the correct answer below:
hemolysis
crenation
hemolysis and crenation
isotonicity

Explanation:

• Hemolysis occurs when red blood cells are in a hypotonic solution, causing them to swell and burst (damage).
• Crenation happens when red blood cells are in a hypertonic solution, making them shrink and become damaged.
• Isotonicity means the cell is in a solution with the same concentration as the cell's interior, so no damage occurs.

Answer:

C. hemolysis and crenation