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What is the protein that transports gasses in an erythrocyte?
Hemoglobin
When a blood has a lot of oxygen, it is called...?
Oxygenated
When blood loses oxygen, it is called..?
Deoxygenated
Each hemoglobin has four proteins that contains a heme group. What is it called...?
Globins
What ion does oxygen bind to in order to be transported in blood?
Fe2+
How many Fe2+ are in an erythrocyte?
Four
Is the binding of an oxygen to an iron strong or weak?
Weak bond
T/F
Carbon dioxide also binds to Fe2+ in order to be transported through blood
False.
It binds to a globin protein
What organ produces erythropoietin?
Kidneys
What is the stimulus for EPO?
Decrease in blood oxygen levels
After kidney releases EPO, what place will it go next and what will be the result?
It goes to the red bone marrow and myeloid cells will increase the production of erythrocytes
What is the maximum life span of an erythrocyte?
120 days
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