Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2009
As a result of increased permeability of the erythrocyte membrane in a patient with microspherocytic anaemia (Minkowsky-Shauffard disease) cells receive sodium ions and water. Erythrocytes take form of spherocytes and can be easily broken down. What is the leading mechanism of erythrocyte damage in this case?
Answer options
- Nucleic
- Protein
- Calcium
- Electrolytic osmotic
- Acidotic
Correct answer
Electrolytic osmotic
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