What is the scientific term for the change in RBC size and volume?

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Meave60
Jul 7, 2018

crenation and lysis

Explanation:

When placed in a hypertonic solution, water leaves the RBCs by osmosis and they shrink in size and volume. This is called crenation. If RBCs are placed in a hypotonic solution, water will enter the cells by osmosis, causing them to increase in size and volume. If the concentration difference is great enough, enough water can enter the cells so that they burst. This is called lysis.

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