Changes in Osmotic Resistance of Erythrocytes of Cattle, Pigs, Rats and Rabbits During Variation in Temperature and pH

Abstract

The osmotic resistance of cattle, pig, rat and rabbit erythrocytes was determined at different temperatures and pH. At constant pH of 7.7, the resistance of erythrocytes of all these species increased as the temperature increased. However, at constant temperature of 29 degrees C, the resistance of the erythrocytes decreased in acidic solution and increased in alkaline solution.