Red Cell and Platelet Preservation Flashcards
1
Q
Which metabolic pathway is responsible for generating 90% of the ATP for the RBC?
A
Glycolysis
2
Q
Which of the following best describes “integral” membrane proteins?
A
spans the entire membrane surface
3
Q
The RBC membrane is permeable to all of the following except
A
sodium
4
Q
Which metabolic pathway permits the accumulation of 2,3 DPG?
A
Luebering-Rapaport pathway
5
Q
The rate of globin synthesis is directly related to:
A
porphyrin synthesis
6
Q
All of the following are consistent with a “shift to the right” of the hemoglobin-oxygen dissociation curve except:
A
decreased 2,3 DPG
7
Q
What cryoprotective agent is added to the red cells upon freezing?
A
Glycerol
8
Q
What is the major biochemical consideration in platelet storage?
A
Regulation of pH
