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Red Blood Corpuscles (RBC): Meaning and Structure | Humans | Biology

In this article we will discuss about: 1. Meaning and Special Features of RBC 2. Basic Functions of RBC 3. Structure 4. Genesis 5. Variations 6. Deficiency. Meaning and Special Features of RBC: Red blood corpuscles (RBCs) also known as erythrocytes, contains hemoglobin, hence red in color. RBCs are: i. Biconcave disc-shaped ii. Mature red cell have: a. No nucleus [...]

By |2018-01-25T05:50:19+00:00January 25, 2018|RBC|Comments Off on Red Blood Corpuscles (RBC): Meaning and Structure | Humans | Biology
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Ways by which RBC’s are Destroyed by Hemolysis

The following points highlight the top six ways by which RBC’s are destroyed by hemolysis. The ways are: 1. Osmotically 2. By hemotoxins 3. By Certain Drugs 4. By Lipid Solvents 5. By Mechanical Means 6. Other Hemolytic Agents. Way # 1. Osmotically: (i) The RBC membrane is permeable to wa­ter. When the blood is placed in hypot­onic solution, red [...]

By |2016-08-03T17:40:13+00:00August 3, 2016|RBC|Comments Off on Ways by which RBC’s are Destroyed by Hemolysis
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