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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the synthesis of ATP formation. In the early 1930s it was clear that the ADP phosphorylation was coupled to respiration. Lehninger and other workers between 1948-51 conducted biochemical studies on isolated mitochondria and tissue samples. From their studies following general inferences emerged: i. Phosphorylation depended upon oxygen. ii. Mitochondria when isolated catalyzed oxygen-dependent [...]