implying that when the integrity of the cell membrane becomes weakened (ex. during cerebral ischemia) then the [Na+] begins to increase intracellularly. Water will travel down its osmotic concentration gradient from higher concentration of water extracellularly to lower concentration of water intracellularly through the process of osmosis
are do you mean osmotic or oncotic pressure in relation to increased Na?
fahcough23 3 years ago
implying that when the integrity of the cell membrane becomes weakened (ex. during cerebral ischemia) then the [Na+] begins to increase intracellularly. Water will travel down its osmotic concentration gradient from higher concentration of water extracellularly to lower concentration of water intracellularly through the process of osmosis
o2demand 3 years ago