The Red Blood Corpuscles Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main function of the red cell membrane?
A
To keep hemoglobin inside the red cells and prevent its escape into the plasma
2
Q
What determines the blood group?
A
Agglutinogens
3
Q
What do RBC allow?
A
Diffusion of O2 and CO2 in both directions
4
Q
The red cells play an important role in producing what?
A
Blood viscosity
5
Q
What is hemoglobin essential for?
A
O2 carriage
Co2 transport
Buffer
