A patient has had a serious accident and lost a lot of blood. Unfortunately, all that is available is ocean saltwater. In an attempt to replenish body fluids, ocean saltwater (equal to the volume of blood lost) is transferred directly into one of his veins. What will be the most probable result of this transfusion? Hint: Ocean saltwater is saltier than human blood plasma. Group of answer choices The patient's red blood cells will shrivel up because the ocean saltwater is hypertonic compared to the red blood cells. The patient's red blood cells will swell because the ocean saltwater is hypotonic compared to the red blood cells. The patient's red blood cells will shrivel up because the ocean saltwater is hypotonic compared to the red blood cells. It will have a favorable effect as long as the water is free of viruses and bacteria. The patient's red blood cells will swell because the ocean saltwater is hypertonic compared to the red blood cells.
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