6. erythrocyte fragility Flashcards

1
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what gives the flexibility to RBC -3

A

spectrin actin and ankeryn

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2
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special RBC membrane lets it adapt to changes in

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osmotic pressure

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3
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what is minimal osmotic resistance

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lowest NaCl concentration that RBC tolerate without lysis

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4
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maximal osmotic resistance?

A

lowest NaCl concentration that RBC undergo lysis

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5
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membrane damaging agents? 3

A

glycosides, fat dissolving agents, antibiotics

cause hemolysis by damaging cell membrane lipid bilayer

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