Red Blood Cells

Question 1

Greek name for Red Blood Cells

Answer 1

erythrocyte

Question 2

Red blood cells have no…..?

Answer 2

nucleus

Question 3

What shape are RBC and why?

Answer 3

disk-shaped, maximize space for O2

Question 4

What is hemoglobin?

Answer 4

Hemoglobin is an iron-carrying respiratory pigment found in red blood cells.

Question 5

What is the primary function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

Answer 5

Increases oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells.

Question 6

What element in hemoglobin gives red blood cells their color?

Answer 6

Iron (Fe)

Question 7

Besides oxygen, what else does hemoglobin help transport?

Answer 7

Some carbon dioxide waste from cells.

Question 8

What is one RBC disorder?

Answer 8

Sickle cell anemia

Question 9

What happens to red blood cells in sickle cell anemia after they release oxygen?

Answer 9

Red blood cells become sickle-shaped after they release oxygen, which can block blood vessels.

Question 10

What symptoms are commonly associated with sickle cell anemia?

Answer 10

Joint pain, clots and weakness

Question 11

What causes the red blood cells to become sickle-shaped in sickle cell anemia?

Answer 11

abnormal hemoglobin

Question 12

What deficiency can lead to low hemoglobin levels?

Answer 12

Low iron