Question

In Hamburger’s phenomenon,.........

• A. Cl⁻ diffuse into WBCs
• B. Cl⁻ diffuse into RBCs
• C. Na⁺ diffuse into RBCs
• D. Na⁺ diffuse into WBCs

Hint:

In Hamburger’s phenomenon, chloride ions (Cl⁻) enter red blood cells to maintain ionic balance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Hamburger's phenomenon.
Hamburger's phenomenon refers to the exchange of ions between red blood cells (RBCs) and the surrounding plasma. Specifically, chloride ions (Cl⁻) diffuse into RBCs while bicarbonate ions diffuse out to maintain ionic balance.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(1) Cl⁻ diffuse into WBCs: Incorrect. Cl⁻ diffuses into RBCs, not WBCs.
(2) Cl⁻ diffuse into RBCs: Correct. This is the correct description of Hamburger’s phenomenon.
(3) Na⁺ diffuse into RBCs: Incorrect. Sodium ions (Na⁺) do not play a major role in Hamburger's phenomenon.
(4) Na⁺ diffuse into WBCs: Incorrect. Sodium ions do not diffuse into WBCs in this context.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (2) Cl⁻ diffuse into RBCs, as this is the essence of Hamburger's phenomenon.