What is crenation of red blood cells?

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The question is asking about the process of crenation in red blood cells, which refers to the shrinkage or notched appearance of these cells when placed in a hypertonic solution. It indicates the cellular response to osmotic changes.

Answer

Crenation is the shrinking and deforming of red blood cells due to ionic changes or membrane abnormalities.

Crenation is a process in which red blood cells lose their ability to maintain an isotonic environment due to ionic changes in the blood or abnormalities in the cell membrane, leading to the cells shrinking and forming a spiky or crinkly appearance.

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Crenation is a process in which red blood cells lose their ability to maintain an isotonic environment due to ionic changes in the blood or abnormalities in the cell membrane, leading to the cells shrinking and forming a spiky or crinkly appearance.

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Crenation typically occurs in a hypertonic solution where water leaves the red blood cells, leading them to shrink and become deformed.

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