When a person is severely burned, fluid accumulates in pockets of skin called bl
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Question
When a person is severely burned, fluid accumulates in pockets of skin called blisters. Which of the following cellular structures has been damaged and is the ultimate cause of fluid accumulation?A. Centrioles B. Microvilli C. Cytoskeleton D. Plasma membrane When a person is severely burned, fluid accumulates in pockets of skin called blisters. Which of the following cellular structures has been damaged and is the ultimate cause of fluid accumulation?
A. Centrioles B. Microvilli C. Cytoskeleton D. Plasma membrane
A. Centrioles B. Microvilli C. Cytoskeleton D. Plasma membrane
Explanation / Answer
The option D is correct. Blisters contain fluid which comes from cells. The cells are covered with plasma membrane and when they burnt the membrane get ruptured. This releases the fluid present inside the cell. Lymph, blood and other fluid are covered within structure formed by cells; for example blood vessels or lymph vessels.