Acid Hematin Flashcards
It is the red iron-bearing protein contained within the erythrocytes in normal blood.
Hemoglobin
What is the function of Hemoglobin?
It is the carrier of oxygen from the lungs to the tissue where it readily releases this oxygen to the tissues and then returns to the lungs to combine with more oxygen.
Complete the statement:
_____ molecules are conjugated with 2 pairs of globin chains.
4 heme
Complete the statement:
Four heme molecules are conjugated with _____ of globin chains.
2 pairs
Complete the statement:
_____ represents the colored component
Heme
Complete the statement:
_____ is a complex protein.
Globin
Complete the statement:
The molecular weight of one Hb molecule is _____
64,458 daltons
Hemoglobin results are affected by the following
factors:
Age
Sex
Altitude of the locality
Methods for determining Hemoglobin in Blood:
Copper Sulfate or Specific Gravity Method
Gasometric Method or Oxygen Capacity Method
Chemical Method or Iron Content Method
Colorimetric Method
Best method for measuring plasma hemoglobin.
Oxyhemoglobin Method
The best method considered by hematologist.
Cyanmethemoglobin or HiCN Method
The Hemoglobin Determination Test is used to:
- Screen for disease associated with anemia
- Determine the severity of anemia
- Follow the response to treatment for anemia
- Evaluate polycythemia
Increased Hemoglobin is also called as _____
Hyperchromia
Decresed Hemoglobin is also called as _____
Oligochromia
Increased in Hemoglobin is found in:
Polycythemia
Dehydration
Poorly compensated heart diseases with cyanosis
Changing from high to low altitudes