reflects the greater ability of reduced hemoglobin to form carbaminohemoglobin and to buffer H+ by combining with it. As it turns out‚ if we relied only on the oxygen that was dissolved in the plasma of the blood‚ there wouldn’t be enough oxygen for our needs. Luckily‚ we can pack the blood with lots more oxygen due to the presence of hemoglobin our red blood cells. Of all the oxygen in our blood‚ only about 2% of it is dissolved‚ the other 98% is attached to hemoglobin. Our ability to fully oxygenate
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Activity 3.2.2: The Genetic Code Introduction In the previous activity‚ you learned how DNA encodes the instructions for creating proteins. You also learned about the basics of the process of protein synthesis. In this activity you will apply your knowledge of transcription and translation to decode a secret message as well as investigate the effect that various mutations have on protein production. You will then look specifically at the genetic mutation that causes sickle cell disease. Equipment
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those of African or Mediterranean descent (Saladin 2007). About 1.3% of African Americans have sickle cell (Saladin‚ 2007). Sickle cell was originated in Africa where malaria was killing a vast number of people (Saladin‚ 2007). The sickle cell hemoglobin is not able to be digested by the parasites that cause malaria‚ making those with sickle cell resistant to malaria (Saladin‚ 2007). This paper will discuss a normal erythrocyte compared to an erythrocyte affected with sickle cell. It will also
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Cells - Hemoglobin - Hematocrit Hemostasis - Platelets 2. Some Harold’s results of his CBC are abnormal and because of these results Harold can suffer from physiological effects. For example‚ his abnormal WBC counts. 3. Doctors determined that Harold is anemic‚ meaning he is suffering from anemia. Anemia is a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells. Anemia also can occur if your red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin. If you have
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12 MCV (femtoliters) MCHC(%) 34 33 32 MCH(pinograms) Discussion: 1. RBC count‚ hemotocrit and hemoglobin concentration are higher in males than females. It is because males generally have larger muscle mass and perform more physical activities which require a higher demand of oxygen production. Therefore‚ more RBC production is required to meet the higher demand of oxygen. Hemoglobin enables the red cells to transport oxygen to the tissue; thus‚ its concentration increases correspondingly
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7. List the hematocrit for the female with iron-deficiency anemia (sample 6) and indicate whether it is normal or abnormal. Explain your response. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ A C T I V I T Y 2 Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate 1. Describetheeffectthatsicklecellanemiahasonthesedimentationra- te(sample3).Whydoyouthinkthatithasthiseffect
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Submitted to: Mrs. Fontanilla Pulse Oximetry What is a Pulse Oximeter? * A Pulse Oximeter is a device used to perform the diagnostic procedure for determining the: * Percentage of hemoglobin (Hb) that is saturated with oxygen The oxygen saturation (SpO2) is a measure of how much oxygen the blood is carrying as a percentage of the maximum it could carry and is sometimes referred to colloquially as the "sats“ reading * The heart
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22 Respiratory System The Respiratory System Respiratory System Consists of the respiratory and conducting zones Respiratory zone: Site of gas exchange Consists of bronchioles‚ alveolar ducts‚ and alveoli Respiratory System Conducting zone: Conduits for air to reach the sites of gas exchange Includes all other respiratory structures (e.g.‚ nose‚ nasal cavity‚ pharynx‚ trachea) Respiratory muscles – diaphragm and other muscles that promote ventilation Major Functions of the Respiratory
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person ’s body does not receive the proper amount of iron needed to produce a sufficient supply of red blood cells or hemoglobin within the body. Every red blood cell contains hemoglobin‚ which is the part of the cell that carries our oxygen. Without the appropriate amount of iron within one ’s body‚ the body makes fewer and smaller red blood cells leaving the body with less hemoglobin to distribute oxygen throughout one ’s body to tissues and cells (WebMD‚ 2005-2009). With less oxygen reaching the
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Why do you think that it has this effect? Hint: Sickle cell anemia alters the shape of red blood cells. The hemoglobin takes on an irregular shape that alters the shape of the red blood cells. They change from round (which is normal)‚ to a shape of a doughnut‚ to the extended shape of a sickle. Sickle cells are pointed and rigid‚ not like that of normal red blood
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