2.3 Disorders of Erythrocyte Structure and Function Flashcards

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Describe the development of RBCs

A

Erythroblasts are continuously being formed from the pluripotent stem cells in the bone marrow

RBC are unnucleated

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What is the function of the Red Blood?

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Transportation of oxygen to the tissue

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3
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Each molecule of hemoglobin can carry _____ molecules of oxygen

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4

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4
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What are the 3 parts of hemoglobin structure?

A

Globin chain

  • alpha
  • beta

Heme

  • iron
  • porphyrin

Oxygen binding

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