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Blood: Functions, Properties and Groups

In this article we will discuss about the Blood:- 1. Meaning of Blood 2. Functions of Blood 3. Normal Blood 4. Properties 5. Groups. Contents: Meaning of Blood Functions of Blood Normal Blood Properties of Blood Blood Groups 1. Meaning of Blood: Blood is a tissue consisting of different types of cells—the red blood cells (RBC), the white blood cells [...]

By |2016-08-03T17:40:12+00:00August 3, 2016|Blood|Comments Off on Blood: Functions, Properties and Groups

2 Main Heads of Catabolism | Hemoglobin

The following points highlight the two main heads of catabolism. The heads are: 1. Conversion of Hemoglobin to Bile Pigments 2. Metabolism of Bile Pigments. Catabolism: Head # 1. Conversion of Hemoglobin to Bile Pigments: a. About 8 grams of hemoglobin is broken down each day in the normal adult and this amount contains 27 mg of iron. The protoporphyrin [...]

By |2016-07-25T07:44:16+00:00July 25, 2016|Hemoglobin|Comments Off on 2 Main Heads of Catabolism | Hemoglobin

Abnormal Hemoglobin Derivatives| Biochemistry

The following points highlight the three major derivatives of abnormal hemoglobin. The derivatives are: 1. Met-hemoglobin 2. Sulfhemoglobin 3. Carboxyhemoglobin. Derivative # 1. Met-hemoglobin: a. This is an oxidized hemoglobin (ferrous iron is oxidized to ferric iron). Oxygen is in firm combination. b. It is incapable of functioning as an oxy­gen carrier. Cyanosis usually develops when the concentration of it [...]

By |2016-07-25T07:44:16+00:00July 25, 2016|Hemoglobin|Comments Off on Abnormal Hemoglobin Derivatives| Biochemistry
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