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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Buffer Systems of Blood 2. Hemoglobin Buffers 3. Chloride Shift. Introduction to Buffer Systems of Blood: 1. Venous blood carries more CO2 than arterial blood. Hence, the pH of venous blood is more acid than that of arterial blood by 0.01-0.03 units i.e. pH 7.40 and 7.43, respectively. 2. The [...]
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 [...]