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If human white blood cells were extracted from the circulatory system and then placed into an isotonic solution what would happen

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There will be no change in the cells b the isotonic environment is in equilibrium with the cells
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If white blood cells are extracted to an isotonic solution, the white blood cells would stay the same floating around. It will not dissolve or oversize.

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