Expansion of the inner leaflet of the erythrocyte membrane lipid bilayer by the influx of sodium and water results in the formation of:

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The expansion of the inner leaflet of the erythrocyte membrane lipid bilayer by the influx of sodium and water results in the formation of stomatocytes. Echinocytes are formed by different mechanisms, such as exposure to certain drugs or toxins. Spherocytes are due to membrane loss, and dacrocytes are teardrop-shaped cells that are associated with myelophthisic anemia or bone marrow infiltration.

Expansion of the Inner Leaflet of the Erythrocyte Membrane Lipid