6. erythrocyte fragility Flashcards
1
Q
what gives the flexibility to RBC -3
A
spectrin actin and ankeryn
2
Q
special RBC membrane lets it adapt to changes in
A
osmotic pressure
3
Q
what is minimal osmotic resistance
A
lowest NaCl concentration that RBC tolerate without lysis
4
Q
maximal osmotic resistance?
A
lowest NaCl concentration that RBC undergo lysis
5
Q
membrane damaging agents? 3
A
glycosides, fat dissolving agents, antibiotics
cause hemolysis by damaging cell membrane lipid bilayer