PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the given scenario what will happen? An egg is placed in pure water for 48 hours.
A
The egg will gain water and swell.
B
Water will move in and out of the cell equally, and the cell with neither shrink nor swell.
C
The egg will lose water and shrink.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Answer: An egg with a dissolved shell is placed in pure water for 48 hours. Water will move in and out of the cell equally, and the cell with neither shrink nor swell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Giving large amounts of pure water directly into a vein would cause your blood cells to become hypotonic, possibly leading to death.

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