Red blood cells have a salute concentration equivalent to about .9% sodium chloride
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Red blood cells (RBCs) are typically found in a solution that maintains their shape and function, which is similar to the saline concentration of the human body. Show more…
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Kaela P.
In the video, you saw the human blood cells in 0% (Deionized H2O), 0.9% NaCl, and 10% NaCl solutions. The 0.9% NaCl solution was identified as an isotonic environment for the blood cells. So, if 0.9% NaCl solution is an isotonic environment for human blood cells, then what do you think the NaCl concentration should be INSIDE your blood cells?
Joanna Q.
A solution that is 0.90 % weight per volume NaCl is isotonic to red blood cells. Isotonic means that the osmotic pressures are equal. Express this concentration in units of milli Molar (mM). Milli moles per liter.
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