In this article we will discuss about the meaning and physiological variation of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Meaning of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR): While in circulation, the red cells remain uniformly suspended in the plasma. If an anticoagulant is added to a specimen of blood and let stand it in a glass tube, the corpuscles (being heavier than plasma) are [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure and properties of hemoglobins. Structure of Hemoglobins: As indicated by their name, hemoglobins consist of a prosthetic group; the heme (4%) and a protein part: the globin (96%). A. Heme: This is the prosthetic group common to various hemoglobins (while globin varies in different hemoglobins). It contains one molecule of protoporphyrin [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Blood 2. Composition of Blood 3. Blood Corpuscles 4. Blood Groups 5. Coagulation 6. Functions. Meaning of Blood: Blood is a mobile connective tissue composed of a fluid, the plasma and the cells, the blood corpuscles. Blood is basis of life. Blood is the softest tissues in the body. Fluids [...]