How will the red blood cells look like under a microscope when blood is mixed with a solution that contains 300 grams of sodium chloride in 100 milliliters of water? a. No change in the appearance of blood cells b. Engorged erythrocytes c. Irregularly shaped erythrocytes with ragged edges d. Swollen erythrocytes

How will the red blood cells look like under a microscope when blood is mixed with a solution that contains 300 grams of sodium chloride in 100 milliliters of water? a. No change in the appearance of blood cells b. Engorged erythrocytes c. Irregularly shaped erythrocytes with ragged edges d. Swollen erythrocytes

Body Structures & Functions

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Chapter12: Blood

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