Question

When whole blood is stored with an anticoagulant at 4{}^\circ C
, the {{K}^{+}}
ions move out from the RBC into the plasma. The most likely reasons for this is that [AIIMS 1982; DPMT 1992]
A) RBC haemolyses and hence leakage of {{K}^{+}}
ions
B) {{K}^{+}}
ions become more mobile at4{}^\circ C
C) Active transport ceases resulting in ionic equilibrium
D) The anticoagulant attracts the {{K}^{+}}
ions into the plasma

Answer 1

When whole blood is stored with an anticoagulant at 4{}^\circ C
, the {{K}^{+}}
ions move out from the RBC into the plasma. The most likely reasons for this is that
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Active transport ceases resulting in ionic equilibrium