The following points highlight the four main types of hypoxia. The types are: 1. Hypoxic Hypoxia 2. Anemic Hypoxia 3. Stagnant Hypoxia 4. Histo-toxic Hypoxia. Type # 1. Hypoxic Hypoxia: This is characterized by normal oxygen capacity but diminished oxygen tension in the arterial blood with the result of varying degree of hemoglobin unsaturation. (a) High Altitude: Hypoxia is caused [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood:- 1. Function of Hemoglobin 2. Dissociation of Oxy-hemoglobin 3. Clinical Signs of Variation in Hemoglobin Saturation 4. Transport of CO2 in Blood 5. Effect of CO2 on Blood pH. Contents: Function of Hemoglobin Dissociation of Oxy-hemoglobin Clinical Signs of Variation in Hemoglobin Saturation [...]
The below mentioned article provides a modern view on the electron transport system and oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria. Ever since the wide recognition of the fluid mosaic model of cell membranes, Mitchell' chemiosomotic theory and more recently obtained knowledge about detailed structure and function of phosphorylating complexes (ATP synthase/ATPase) in mitochondria, our concept about electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation [...]