2.3 Characteristics of a mature RBC

Question 1

Cell size of central pallor?

Answer 1

1/3

Question 2

Erythrocyte no longer synthesize hemoglobin

T or F

Answer 2

T

Question 3

RBC is a Salmon pink stained with an average lifespan of?

Answer 3

120 days

Question 4

Shape of RBC?

Answer 4

Discocyte (Biconcave)

Question 5

RBC is Flexible and cannot be deformed?

T or F

Answer 5

F

deformable

Question 6

Primary function of RBC is to deliver O2 to tissues through its?

Answer 6

Hemoglobin

Question 7

If RBC has large central pallor cab has a ____________ hemoglobin

Answer 7

decrease

Question 8

no central pallor in RBC indicates __________ hemoglobin

Answer 8

increased

Question 9

RBC with no Central pallor is known as?

Answer 9

Spherocytes

Question 10

RBC membrane consist of:

8% ____________
40% _____________
52% _____________

Answer 10

Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins

Question 11

In RBC membrane:

a lipid that provides a dynamic fluidity to the membrane

Answer 11

Phospholipids

Question 12

In RBC membrane:

a lipid that confers tensile strength to the lipid bilayer

Answer 12

Cholesterol

Question 13

In RBC membrane:

A protein where it transport ions, water, and glucose and anchor cell membrane receptors

Answer 13

Integral / Transmembrane proteins

Question 14

In RBC membrane:

A protein that provides vertical membrane support

Answer 14

Integral proteins

Question 15

In RBC membrane:

Aquaporin-1, Glycophorins A B C, and certain blood group antigens

Answer 15

Integral proteins

Question 16

In RBC membrane:

A protein that provides lateral or horizontal membrane stability

Answer 16

PEripheral /cytoskeletal

Question 17

In RBC membrane:

A protein that maintains the normal shape / cytoskeletal structure

Answer 17

Peripheral protein

Question 18

In RBC membrane:

a-spectrin, b-spectrinm ankyrin, adducin, actin, protein 4.1 & 4.2, tropomodulin, tropomyosin

Answer 18

Peripheral / Cytoskeletal