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What happens to the blood cells when there is excess glucose in the blood plasma and tissue fluid?
What happens to the blood cells when there is excess glucose in the blood plasma and tissue fluid?
The cells can become damaged and undergo crenation.
What occurs when there is a higher glucose concentration and low water concentration inside the cells?
What occurs when there is a higher glucose concentration and low water concentration inside the cells?
The cells can swell up and burst, a process known as lysis.
How does high blood sugar levels affect the concentration of water outside the cells?
How does high blood sugar levels affect the concentration of water outside the cells?
High blood sugar levels make the water concentration outside the cells lower.
